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Fresh Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe with Easy Balsamic Reduction

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A refreshing summer salad combining juicy watermelon, creamy feta, fresh herbs, and a tangy homemade balsamic reduction. Perfect for hot afternoons, barbecues, or light meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes (seedless if possible)
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn (optional)
  • 1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Pour 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup and stir gently to combine.
  2. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until the liquid thickens to a syrupy consistency, about 10-12 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  3. Using a sharp knife, cut the watermelon into roughly 1-inch cubes and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  4. Thinly slice 1/4 small red onion. Optionally soak slices in cold water for 5 minutes to mellow sharpness, then drain thoroughly.
  5. Roughly chop the mint leaves and tear the basil leaves into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Add crumbled feta, herbs, and sliced red onion to the watermelon cubes. Gently toss together without mashing the watermelon.
  7. Crack fresh black pepper over the salad and toss lightly again.
  8. Drizzle the cooled balsamic reduction over the salad just before serving, coating the watermelon and feta without drowning them.
  9. Serve immediately chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Make the balsamic reduction a day ahead and store in the fridge to save time. Use ripe, firm watermelon to avoid sogginess. Toss salad gently just before serving to keep watermelon fresh and feta intact. For dairy-free option, substitute feta with marinated tofu. Frozen watermelon chunks thawed can be used if fresh is unavailable.

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