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Fresh Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint and Balsamic Reduction

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A quick and refreshing summer salad combining juicy watermelon, creamy feta, fresh mint, and a tangy-sweet balsamic reduction for a perfect balance of flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • Sea salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Pour 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup if using. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon—about 10-12 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Trim the watermelon of rind and seeds (if any). Cut into roughly 1-inch cubes. Place the cubes into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Crumble about 1 cup of feta cheese. Roughly chop 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves. Add both to the bowl with watermelon.
  4. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the watermelon, feta, and mint. Add a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Gently toss everything together—don’t overmix or the watermelon will start releasing too much juice.
  5. Just before serving, drizzle the balsamic reduction over the salad. Use 2-3 tablespoons or to taste.
  6. Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Drain feta slightly on paper towels to avoid sogginess. Simmer balsamic vinegar gently to prevent burning. Toss salad lightly to keep watermelon crisp. Add mint just before serving for freshness. For vegan version, substitute feta with firm tofu and use maple syrup instead of honey.

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Keywords: watermelon salad, feta salad, summer salad, balsamic reduction, mint salad, refreshing salad, easy salad recipe

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