Description
Crisp watermelon blueberry feta salad brings Mediterranean flavors dancing across summer plates with refreshing charm. Cool ingredients mingle gracefully, offering sweet and salty sensations you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (946 ml) watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup (150 g) blueberries
- 1/2 cup (75 g) feta cheese, crumbled
Herbs and Garnish:
- 1/4 cup (15 g) fresh mint leaves, chopped
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Dice watermelon into uniform cubes, ensuring consistent bite-sized pieces for balanced texture and presentation.
- Gently fold blueberries into watermelon cubes, creating a vibrant color contrast and maintaining fruit integrity.
- Crumble feta cheese over the fruit mixture, distributing delicate white cheese fragments throughout the salad.
- Finely chop fresh mint leaves, releasing their aromatic oils and enhancing the overall flavor profile.
- Sprinkle chopped mint evenly across the fruit and cheese blend, ensuring herb distribution in each serving.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze in a circular motion, allowing the rich, tangy reduction to cascade over the salad ingredients.
- Delicately toss all components to integrate flavors without crushing the delicate fruits.
- Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to chill and allow flavors to meld together before serving.
- Plate immediately and garnish with additional mint leaves for a fresh, elegant presentation.
- Serve cold as a refreshing summer appetizer or light side dish.
Notes
- Chill ingredients beforehand to enhance the refreshing taste and prevent soggy texture.
- Opt for fresh, ripe watermelon and plump blueberries to maximize flavor intensity.
- Use high-quality balsamic glaze for a rich, balanced sweetness that complements the salty feta.
- Consider swapping mint with basil for a different aromatic profile that still pairs beautifully with the fruits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg