Go Back
A delicious plate of Fresh Watermelon Feta Mint Salad Recipe with Easy Balsamic Glaze

Fresh Watermelon Feta Mint Salad Recipe with Easy Balsamic Glaze

A refreshing summer salad combining sweet watermelon, tangy feta, and fresh mint, drizzled with a balsamic glaze.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 480 g watermelon cubed (seedless or seeds removed)
  • 150 g feta cheese crumbled
  • 15 g fresh mint leaves roughly chopped or torn
  • 45 ml balsamic glaze store-bought or homemade
  • 30 ml extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • 1 pinch sea salt to taste
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper optional

Method
 

  1. Cut a chilled watermelon into 4 cups of bite-sized cubes (about 1-inch pieces). Remove seeds beforehand to keep the salad neat.
  2. Remove the mint leaves from stems and roughly chop or tear them by hand to avoid bruising. Set aside.
  3. If making balsamic glaze from scratch, pour 1 cup balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan over medium heat with 1 tablespoon sugar. Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes until thickened and syrupy. Let cool before using. Otherwise, measure out store-bought glaze.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, crumbled feta, and fresh mint. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and toss gently to coat evenly.
  5. Add a pinch of sea salt and a few cracks of black pepper. Adjust seasoning after tasting, keeping in mind feta is salty.
  6. Just before serving, drizzle 3 tablespoons of the balsamic glaze over the salad. Toss lightly once more or serve with the glaze artfully drizzled on top.
  7. Serve immediately to keep the watermelon crisp and flavors vibrant.

Notes

This salad is best served fresh to maintain the crispness of the watermelon. Feel free to add nuts or seeds for added crunch.