Fresh Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint and Balsamic Reduction
A quick and refreshing summer salad combining sweet watermelon, salty feta, fresh mint, and a tangy balsamic reduction. Perfect for warm evenings and easy to prepare in about 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed (about 600 grams)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled (about 150 grams)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped (about 10 grams)
- 3 tablespoons balsamic reduction
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Cut seedless watermelon into roughly 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups or 600 grams) and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Crumble 1 cup (about 150 grams) of feta cheese over the watermelon.
- Roughly chop 1/4 cup fresh spearmint leaves (about 10 grams) and sprinkle into the bowl.
- Pour 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of extra virgin olive oil over the salad.
- Drizzle 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of balsamic reduction evenly over the ingredients.
- Add freshly ground black pepper to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon) and a pinch of sea salt if needed. Toss gently but thoroughly to combine without breaking the watermelon cubes.
- Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes to let flavors meld. Avoid long refrigeration to prevent sogginess.
Notes
Use ripe, seedless watermelon for best sweetness. Crumble block feta for better texture. Use spearmint for a mild fresh flavor. Prepare balsamic reduction by simmering balsamic vinegar until syrupy. Toss gently to avoid watery salad. Can substitute goat cheese or plant-based feta for vegan option. Basil or cilantro can replace mint with different flavor. Grill watermelon slices for smoky variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150 grams)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
Keywords: watermelon salad, feta salad, summer salad, balsamic reduction, mint salad, easy salad, quick salad, healthy salad