Fresh Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint and Balsamic Glaze
A light and refreshing summer salad combining sweet watermelon, creamy feta, fresh mint, and a sweet-tart balsamic glaze. Perfect for quick, easy entertaining or a healthy light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed or balled (about 600 grams)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 150 grams)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped or torn (about 10 grams)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper, a few cracks (optional)
Instructions
- Cut about 4 cups of seedless watermelon into bite-sized cubes or use a melon baller for round balls. Drain excess liquid if watermelon is very juicy.
- Crumble 1 cup of good-quality feta cheese into smaller chunks; do not shred.
- Finely chop or gently tear 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves, keeping them fresh and fragrant.
- In a large bowl, gently combine the watermelon, crumbled feta, and chopped mint. Toss lightly to distribute evenly without bruising the watermelon.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over the salad and add a few twists of freshly ground black pepper.
- Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of balsamic glaze over the top just before serving.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to one hour before serving. If chilling, add balsamic glaze just before plating.
Notes
Use firm, ripe watermelon for best texture. Drain excess watermelon juice to avoid sogginess. Add balsamic glaze just before serving to keep flavors vibrant and salad fresh. For vegan version, substitute feta with marinated tofu or vegan cheese. Avoid over-tossing to prevent watermelon from breaking down.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 5.5
Keywords: watermelon salad, feta salad, summer salad, mint salad, balsamic glaze, easy salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, gluten-free salad