Watermelon Feta Cucumber Salad (Printable)

A refreshing blend of watermelon, cucumber, feta, and balsamic glaze for a flavorful side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 1 large English cucumber, diced
03 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

→ Dairy

04 - 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

→ Dressings & Condiments

05 - 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

→ Seasonings

07 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, gently combine watermelon cubes, diced cucumber, and chopped mint leaves.
02 - Drizzle olive oil over the vegetable mixture, then sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently to coat evenly.
03 - Add crumbled feta cheese to the salad and lightly toss again to distribute evenly throughout.
04 - Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowl.
05 - Just before serving, drizzle balsamic glaze evenly over the salad.
06 - Garnish with additional fresh mint leaves if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like summer in a bowl, and you can actually make it without sweating over a stove.
  • The contrast of crisp, juicy, salty, and tangy all happening at once keeps your palate genuinely excited.
02 -
  • Assemble this salad as close to serving time as possible, or the watermelon will weep liquid and everything turns into a sad, soggy mess within an hour.
  • The balsamic glaze absolutely must go on last—if you toss it in earlier, it dilutes and loses its impact, so resist the urge to be efficient here.
03 -
  • Buy your watermelon the day before and let it sit in the coldest part of your fridge—it'll be crisp and refreshing in a way that makes the whole salad taste better.
  • If you can't find good balsamic glaze, make your own by simmering regular balsamic vinegar with a tablespoon of honey until it reduces to a syrupy consistency—it takes about ten minutes and tastes noticeably better than store-bought.
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