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Fresh Watermelon Feta Mint Salad

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A quick and easy 5-minute summer salad combining juicy watermelon, tangy feta, fresh mint, and a homemade balsamic glaze for a refreshing and vibrant dish.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups watermelon, cubed (seedless preferred)
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped or whole small leaves
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
  • Freshly ground black pepper, a pinch (optional)
  • Sea salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the balsamic glaze: Pour 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon honey (or brown sugar) into a medium saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer gently, reducing for about 10-12 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Watch closely toward the end so it doesn’t burn. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Cut the watermelon: Using a sharp knife, slice the watermelon into 1-inch cubes. Remove seeds if necessary. Place the cubes in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Prepare the mint: Rinse the mint leaves and pat dry. Roughly chop or leave small leaves whole if you like a more visual pop. Add the mint to the bowl with the watermelon.
  4. Add feta cheese: Crumble 1 cup of feta over the watermelon and mint. If you prefer, you can crumble it by hand for a more rustic look.
  5. Toss the salad: Drizzle 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the mixture. Add a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper if you like. Gently toss everything together so the flavors mingle without crushing the watermelon.
  6. Plate and drizzle: Transfer the salad to your serving dish. Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the top just before serving to keep the glaze thick and shiny.
  7. Final touches: Taste and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Serve immediately for the freshest texture and flavor.

Notes

Prepare the balsamic glaze first as it takes the longest. Keep the glaze separate and drizzle just before serving to prevent the watermelon from becoming soggy. If glaze thickens too much after cooling, stir in a teaspoon of warm water to loosen it. Use ripe but firm watermelon for best texture. Fresh mint is essential for flavor. Crumbled feta texture can be adjusted to preference. Assemble just before serving for freshness.

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Keywords: watermelon salad, feta salad, mint salad, balsamic glaze, summer salad, easy salad, quick salad, refreshing salad, healthy salad

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