Watermelon Salad with a Balsamic Reduction

Craving a light and easy salad that screams summer? Look no further than this refreshing watermelon salad! Packed with fresh watermelon, salty cheese, and a touch of fresh mint, it's the best way to beat the heat and enjoy summer produce.

Looking for an easy watermelon salad recipe?

This watermelon feta salad recipe is for you! It's easy to throw together with sweet watermelon, tangy feta, and a touch of mint. Perfect for hot days and ready in minutes - win-win!

If you're looking for the perfect summer salad, this watermelon salad is it. It has salty flavors like a caprese salad but with a fruity twist, like a fruit salad. We love making this flavorful salad on a hot day or any time of year when we're craving the perfect sweet and salty flavor combination.

What Is Watermelon Salad?

Watermelon salad is a light and refreshing dish perfect for hot summer days. It takes sweet, juicy watermelon, crumbles of salty feta cheese, and sometimes fresh mint leaves, all tossed together with a simple dressing. It's the perfect side dish for cookouts or summer potlucks.

What you'll love about this recipe:

QUICK – This watermelon salad recipe is a breeze to throw together - perfect for busy weeknights or hot days when you don't want to spend hours in the kitchen. Just a few simple ingredients, and you've got a light and cool side dish that everyone will love.
FRESH FLAVORS – Watermelon salad delivers the perfect sweet and salty balance. The sweetness of the watermelon pairs perfectly with the salty bite of feta cheese.

What You Need to Make Watermelon Salad

Balsamic vinegar: Adds a touch of acidity and sweetness to balance the watermelon's natural sweetness.
Watermelon: Seedless and diced or balled for easy eating.
Feta cheese: Feta crumbles provide a contrasting flavor and creamy texture. Creamy goat cheese would also be delicious.
Mint leaves: Fresh mint adds a refreshing herbal touch that complements the watermelon and feta.
Olive oil: Binds the ingredients together and adds a subtle richness.

How to Make Watermelon Salad

Chop the watermelon into bite-sized pieces or use a melon baller and toss with fresh mint and feta. Add the olive oil and gently toss to combine.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the balsamic vinegar to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 4 minutes. Let cool.
When the balsamic reduction has cooled, drizzle over the watermelon salad. Serve.

Expert Recipe Tips

Choosing the right watermelon is key. Look for a firm watermelon with a consistent stripe pattern and a yellow spot on its underside, indicating ripeness. A good watermelon should sound hollow when thumped. For ease of use, opt for seedless watermelon.
Prep the watermelon balls or cubes beforehand to make them ready for quick prep.

How to Store Leftovers

Store for a day or two. The watermelon starts to break down after a couple of days, so we recommend enjoying it as soon as possible (which shouldn't be an issue!)

What to serve with watermelon salad

Serve up your sweet and savory salad with some air fryer corn on the cob and smoked pork butt for the ultimate summer feast.

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Ditch the heat and whip up this refreshing watermelon feta salad – a burst of summer flavor in every bite! If you try this recipe, please rate the recipe card and leave a comment down below to help out the next reader!

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