A vibrant mix of watermelon, feta, fresh mint, and balsamic glaze offering a refreshing summer dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Produce
01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
→ Cheese
04 - 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
→ Nuts (optional)
05 - 1/4 cup roasted pistachios or walnuts, roughly chopped
→ Dressing
06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
08 - 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
→ Balsamic Glaze
09 - 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar or 3 tablespoons store-bought balsamic glaze
10 - 1 tablespoon honey (omit for vegan option)
# Directions:
01 - If preparing glaze from balsamic vinegar, combine vinegar and honey in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat until reduced by half and syrupy, about 5 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
02 - Place watermelon cubes evenly on a large platter or salad bowl.
03 - Distribute thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta, and torn mint leaves over the watermelon.
04 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the salad, then season with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
05 - Sprinkle chopped nuts across the salad if using.
06 - Drizzle the balsamic glaze evenly over the salad immediately before serving.
