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Watermelon Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Sweet summer watermelon combines beautifully with fresh mint, smooth, creamy Feta cheese and a delicious simple dressing.  If you haven't tried a watermelon salad before - now's the time!

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Watermelon Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette ~ you won't believe how perfectly sweet summer watermelon combines with fresh mint, crisp red onions and creamy Feta cheese.  With just a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette, you'll be amazed at the delicious flavor that comes from just a few simple ingredients. www.savingdessert.com

 

Watermelon Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette ~ you won’t believe how perfectly sweet summer watermelon combines with fresh mint, crisp red onions and creamy Feta cheese.  With just a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette, you’ll be amazed at the delicious flavor that comes from just a few simple ingredients.

Uh, where in the world is summer going?  Before you know it summer will be over and we’ll be craving soup, stew and all things pumpkin!  But before we get that far, let’s take a step back and give this lovely summer salad a try.  It may sound like an odd combination of ingredients, but it’s really something special!

 

 

Watermelon Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette ~ you won't believe how perfectly sweet summer watermelon combines with fresh mint, crisp red onions and creamy Feta cheese.  With just a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette, you'll be amazed at the delicious flavor that comes from just a few simple ingredients. www.savingdessert.com

If you love watermelon, this recipe is for you.

We eat our fair share during the summer months, and believe watermelon is not just a sweet, juicy end to a terrific BBQ.  It makes a wonderful salad too!

 

Watermelon Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette ~ you won't believe how perfectly sweet summer watermelon combines with fresh mint, crisp red onions and creamy Feta cheese.  With just a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette, you'll be amazed at the delicious flavor that comes from just a few simple ingredients. www.savingdessert.com

And don’t forget, watermelon is really good for you too. It’s loaded with Vitamin A, B6 and C, and is a great source of potassium.

 

Watermelon Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4
Course: Salad
Author: Tricia
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5 from 5 votes
Sweet summer watermelon combines beautifully with fresh mint, smooth, creamy Feta cheese and a delicious simple dressing.  If you haven't tried a watermelon salad before - now's the time!

Ingredients

  • ½ of a medium, seedless watermelon, cut into bite size pieces
  • ¼ of a small, red onion, thinly sliced
  • ⅓ cup fresh torn mint leaves
  • 4 ounces crumbled Feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Divide the chopped watermelon, onion, mint leaves, and Feta cheese on 4 large salad plates.
  • In a 1-cup measuring cup with a spout, whisk together the balsamic, olive oil, mustard, honey and garlic.  Add the salt and pepper and taste to check the seasoning.  Add additional honey if desired or more vinegar.  
  • Pass the dressing at the table and drizzle on the salads just before serving.  Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

  • To cut down on the bite of the red onion, soak in ice water for about 15 minutes before serving.  Drain well.  
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 651mg | Potassium: 704mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 3483IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 2mg

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Watermelon Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette ~ you won't believe how perfectly sweet summer watermelon combines with fresh mint, crisp red onions and creamy Feta cheese.  With just a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette, you'll be amazed at the delicious flavor that comes from just a few simple ingredients. www.savingdessert.com

 

Since we’re talking about watermelon today, I thought I’d share some photos of our grandchildren.  Our daughter Allie organized photos of the little ones for each of the major holidays this past year.  We had photo shoots for Christmas, Halloween and Easter so we dressed them up for Independence Day too!  Next year we may try St. Patrick’s Day and Valentine’s Day so stay tuned 🙂 Jayden (top left) is 15 months old and apparently loves watermelon, Isabelle just turned 1, and her brother Isaac is 5 years old (recently lost 2 teeth) and will start Kindergarten in the fall.  Cousins!

Jayden, Isabelle & Isaac - July 4, 2017

Watermelon is wonderful eaten plain but can also be transformed in so many ways!  I love this Watermelon Lemonade ~ from Spend with Pennies, and cannot wait to try these Costa Rican Watermelon Mojito Popsicles from Boulder Locavore.  I’m amazed at this gorgeous Summer Melon Salad from The View from Great Island and with all this fresh fruit available right now, I have to make this Berry Watermelon Fruit Salad from Fork Knife Swoon!  Yeah watermelon!

I hope you all had a lovely long weekend!  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Tricia

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28 Comments

  2. Suzana Labadie

    Congratulations on your beautiful grandchildren !!!
    Going to make your watermelon salad now.
    Thank you

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  4. Susan

    I spy some adorable grandchildren, Tricia! So sweet! When I first read of watermelon salads, way back when, I was skeptical. But once I tried making one myself I was hooked. What a great recipe!

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  7. Robyn

    I love that you added Dijon to this salad, Tricia – I bet it’s fantastic! Your photos always make me so hungry – positively gorgeous.
    I wish summer lasted longer – it seems to bring out the best recipes in all of us because we have so much fresh bounty to choose from! Sharing 🙂

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  8. m

    We love watermelon salad, exactly as you have made it except we haven’t used the vinaigrette before. Will definitely try that when summer rolls around. Your wee one are adorable!
    Have a super day Tricia.
    🙂 Mandy xo

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    • Tricia Buice

      Thanks Mandy – great to hear from you! I’m sure you are anxious for summer – and after another month of this heat wave, I think we’ll be ready for you to have it – haha. Have a lovely weekend!

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  9. Liz

    Sounds perfect! Bill would probably prefer a slice of plain watermelon, so he can have that while I make this simple, refreshing salad for ME!!!

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  12. cheri

    Hi Tricia, your grandkids are so adorable, they sure grow up fast. Wonderful idea to do photo shoots for the holidays. Love the watermelon salad, great tip about the red onion, I am making a bean salad and will try that trick. Will definitely be making this salad soon, pinned!

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