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    Summer Bliss Watermelon Feta Salad with White Balsamic Reduction

    By Lauren on August 21, 2017, Updated April 27, 2021 12 Comments

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    Juicy sweet watermelon, tangy feta cheese and little bursts of refreshing mint tossed in sweet white balsamic reduction.

    Are you ready to savor the goodness of summer in a single bite? Juicy sweet watermelon, tangy feta cheese and little bursts of refreshing mint tossed in sweet white balsamic reduction. This is not your average watermelon feta salad.

    Watermelon & Feta Salad with White Balsamic Reduction

    Watermelon Feta Salad with White Balsamic Reduction

    Summer time Bliss in a Bowl

    What are your favorite parts of summer? Is it the feel of the warm sun on your skin? The feel of the breeze as it rolls of the ocean, slightly salty and thick with moisture? Or is it the slight chill in the nighttime air, perfect for comfy sweatshirts and campfire lights?

    This Summer Bliss Watermelon Feta Salad is all of those things in one bowl. The crunch of the mixed greens, the juicy sun kissed watermelon, the savory tang of the cheese and the cool burst of mint. All of those things lightly coated in sweet, perfectly acidic white balsamic. Like the bittersweet sadness that summer is always over too soon.

    Watermelon Feta Salad with White Balsamic Reduction

    This summer has seriously flown by in the blink of an eye. But, we've had some tasty recipes come out of it so we will just whip them up and remember our good times at the splash pad or our most recent adventure in Newport. Like this grilled vegetables & chicken kebabs with spicy yogurt that we gobbled up in seconds. Or Lavender Peach Wine Slushies that were a big hit with the bridal party.

    Aside from content creations to keep those warm summertime glows strong, can we just take a second to appreciate the goodness of watermelon? Like the so sweet it should be candy, juice running down your face, spitting out the seeds like a little kid watermelon. SO good.

    So when you're not sure what to do with your leftover watermelon, try whipping up these Salted Chocolate Watermelon Popsicles from The Fitchen for a sweet, hot day treat. But if you're in the mood for something a touch stronger, I'm just going to leave these Watermelon Basil Margaritas right here.

    Watermelon Feta Salad with White Balsamic Reduction

    No stress Sumer Bliss Watermelon Feta Salad

    Beyond the party of flavors this watermelon feta salad will bring to your palette, let's celebrate how simple this salad is to throw together. Before you even take out the cutting board, get the balsamic and sugar on the stove to start the reduction. You'll want the lowest heat so you don't burn the sugar and vinegar mixture.

    While that simmers, dice up your watermelon and feta in little bite sized pieces. When considering size of the cut, just imagine you'll want to be able to get some watermelon and feta on the prongs of the fork. So just make them the appropriate size for that, about ½ inch cubes.

    Watermelon Feta Salad with White Balsamic ReductionWatermelon & Feta Salad with White Balsamic Reduction

    Chiffonade Mint. Sounds fancy. Not so fancy to actually do. Win win. Lay the leaves flat on top of each other, roll tightly, slice away.

    Watermelon Feta Salad

    Prepackaged mixed greens are pretty baby lettuces and additional texture. Make a little bed for your watermelon and feta and drizzle with the cooled white balsamic reduction. Sweet balsamic flavor without turning your beautiful salad brown. Beautiful Summer Bliss Watermelon Feta Salad and White Balsamic Reduction for delicious, healthy, edible eternal summer. Yay!

    Watermelon Feta Salad with White Balsamic Reduction

     

    Watermelon & Feta Salad

    Summer Bliss Watermelon Feta Salad | White Balsamic Reduction

    Juicy sweet watermelon, tangy feta cheese and little bursts of refreshing mint tossed in sweet white balsamic reduction.
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: fruit and cheese recipes, summer salads, watermelon feta salad
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 18 mins
    Total Time: 28 mins
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 131kcal
    Author: Lauren
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    Ingredients

    White Balsamic Reduction

    • ½ cup white balsamic vinegar
    • 3 tablespoons sugar in the raw (or substitute granulated sugar)

    Watermelon Feta Salad

    • ½ container Spring Mix (about 2 cups)
    • 4 cups watermelon (cut in ½ inch cubes)
    • 8 ounces feta (cut in ½ inch cubes)
    • 10 large mint leaves (chiffonade)

    Instructions

    White Balsamic Reduction

    • Combine sugar and vinegar in a saucepan.  Cook on low for 18 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Mixture should simmer but not boil and will burn easily if heat is too high.
    • Let cool 5-10 minutes before using.  Sauce will be slightly thickened, similar to maple syrup.

    Watermelon Feta Salad with White Balsamic Reduction

    • Cut watermelon and feta, set aside together in a bowl.
    • To chiffonade the mint, lay the mint leaves flat on top of each other.  Roll tightly and slice in thin slices.  Add to the watermelon and feta and gently toss together.
    • In a large serving bowl, add spring mix and top with watermelon, feta and mint.
    • Drizzle with white balsamic reduction.  Gently toss together to coat the leaves or serve as is (watermelon will give off juice and mix with the reduction so spring mix will not end up dry if left as is.)

    Notes

    • granulated sugar can be substituted.  I like to use sugar in the raw for the slight caramel undertones it adds to the reduction.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 324mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 666IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Sally says

      August 24, 2017 at 4:58 pm

      That sounds great! I have had one with watermelon, feta, mint, and a balsamic reduction. It was amazing.

      Reply
    2. TColeman says

      August 24, 2017 at 3:08 pm

      This looks like such a refreshing salad. I can not get enough of eating these around lunch time.

      Reply
    3. Angie Rose says

      August 23, 2017 at 9:29 pm

      This looks absolutely delicious! I love how it's fresh, and uses my favorite ingredient. Watermelon! Thanks for the recipe. Can't wait to give it a try.

      Reply
    4. Joscelyn says

      August 23, 2017 at 2:16 pm

      Mmm, I love the sound of this salad! It's looks so refreshing and delicious!

      Reply
    5. Madelain says

      August 23, 2017 at 3:33 am

      This salad looks amazingly delish! I am a sucker for some watermelon this time of year 🙂

      Madelain | http://www.wheremyheartwanders.com

      Reply
      • Lauren says

        August 24, 2017 at 7:01 am

        Me too! Thank you!

        Reply
    6. Lisa Roe says

      August 22, 2017 at 10:25 pm

      I am so happy to read a post that still admits it's summer. It is super hot here and all I see online are posts about fall cooking and decor, I am so not ready to go there yet. This salad recipe looks divine. I have never made a salad with watermelon, not sure why not but this is one I would like to try. Love feta too!

      Reply
      • Lauren says

        August 22, 2017 at 11:25 pm

        Haha! Long live summer!!

        Reply
    7. Shannon says

      August 22, 2017 at 3:27 pm

      This looks so yummy! I actually had a watermelon + feta salad a few days ago for the first time and loved it! I'll have to try this one.

      Reply
    8. Ruthie Ridley says

      August 22, 2017 at 2:38 pm

      My kind of salad!! This look so good!!

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      • Lauren says

        August 22, 2017 at 11:25 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    9. Belle says

      August 22, 2017 at 12:35 pm

      Looks really good! Will have to try this!

      Belle | One Awesome Momma

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