Nothing beats the heat like a bowl of this Easy Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint. Juicy, sweet watermelon meets tang feta and crisp fresh mint for a flavor combo that’s as bold as it is refreshing. It’s the kind of salad that feels like a splash of cold water o a hot summer day, it’s light, and ready in just a few minutes. Whether you’re hosting a BBQ, packing a picnic, or just craving something cool, this salad is the ultimate warm-weather refresher.

This salad is a celebration of contrasting flavors that just work …The sweet, ripe melon balances perfectly with the salty feta and vinegar reduction, while the fresh mint adds a pop of cool, herbal brightness.

You can also add olive oil or a drizzle of lime if you’d like. It’s the kind of dish you’ll find yourself making on repeat all summer long, effortless, beautiful, and unbelievably refreshing!

Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint

When I think of summer fruit the first one that comes to mind is watermelon!  This juicy fruit is 93% water making it an excellent choice during the warm summer months when our skin is more prone to dryness.  Besides requiring more hydration during the summer months, skin that’s unprotected from the sun is at increased risk for sunburn and overall redness.   

Delicious and Healthy: Here’s the scoop!

Watermelon is loaded with vitamin C, glutathione, and lycopene, potent antioxidants that can help counter the effects of free radicals found in our environment that can damage and age your skin.  The lycopene content of watermelon is about 40% higher than that of tomatoes (see my salmon, tomato salad recipe here).  Some research suggests that a diet rich in lycopene may reduce the redness caused by UV exposure.  Keep in mind that while lycopene may offer protection on the inside, you still need a good sunscreen.  If you’d like to learn more about what sunscreen is best for you, check out my article here!

Other Salads to try:

Summer Sunset fruit Salad

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Roasted Pepitas

Yield: serves 4

Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint

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Juicy, sweet watermelon meets tangy feta and crisp fresh mint for a flavor combo that's as bold as it is refreshing.

Ingredients

• 2 small seedless watermelon
• 2/3 cup Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 or 2 tbsp honey
• 2 - 2 1/2 cups crumbled blue cheese (i used seasoned feta for this recipe)
• Mint leaves and fresh lime juice for garnish

Instructions

1. Start with the Balsamic Vinegar Reduction: In a small saucepan, add 2/3 cup Balsamic Vinegar
2. Add honey and stir to combine over low to medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer.
3. Reduce: Let simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally until the liquid has reduced by about half and coats the back of a spoon. This usually takes 10-12 minutes.
4. Slice watermelon in half and scoop out the inside.
5. Remove from heat and allow to cool. It will continue to thicken as it cools. Whatever you don't use can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 weeks.
6. Add watermelon back into watermelon halves. Drizzle the Balsamic Vinegar reduction over the top.
7. Break feta cheese up into crumbles and add to the watermelon salad.
8. Top with mint leaves and serve.