Fresh Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint
A quick and refreshing summer salad combining juicy watermelon, salty feta, fresh mint, and a tangy-sweet balsamic glaze. Perfect for hot days and easy to prepare in under 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 watermelon, cubed (seedless, ripe)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Cut about 4 cups (roughly 600 grams) of watermelon into bite-sized cubes and place in a mixing bowl.
- Add 1 cup (about 150 grams) of crumbled feta cheese to the watermelon.
- Roughly chop 1/4 cup (about 10 grams) of fresh mint leaves and sprinkle over the salad.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of extra virgin olive oil over the salad (optional).
- Lightly crack fresh black pepper over the salad and add a pinch of sea salt if needed.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of balsamic glaze over the top.
- Gently toss the salad to combine everything without breaking up the watermelon or feta too much.
- Serve immediately for best freshness.
Notes
Use ripe, seedless watermelon with a deep red color for best sweetness. Do not over-chop mint to avoid bitterness. Use a thick balsamic glaze for best flavor; if unavailable, reduce balsamic vinegar to a syrup. Prepare just before serving to keep watermelon crisp. Optional: add toasted nuts or substitute herbs for variation.
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: 6
Keywords: watermelon salad, feta salad, summer salad, mint salad, balsamic glaze, quick salad, refreshing salad, easy summer recipe