Description
A refreshing salad combining sweet watermelon, crunchy cucumber, and salty feta cheese, perfect for a summer day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 large English cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine watermelon cubes, diced cucumber, and chopped mint leaves.
- Drizzle olive oil over the vegetable mixture, then sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Add crumbled feta cheese to the bowl and lightly toss again to distribute evenly throughout the salad.
- Transfer the salad mixture to a serving platter or bowl.
- Just before serving, drizzle balsamic glaze evenly over the salad in a thin, decorative pattern.
- Garnish with additional fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately while ingredients are chilled and crisp.
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, add a squeeze of lime juice.
- Make sure to use seedless watermelon to avoid any seeds in the salad.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg