Watermelon and Feta Salad

20 minutes Prep Time
4 Servings

Flavorful yet light, is the way to go when it comes to summer salads. This watermelon salad topped with feta and balsamic is both beautiful and delicious.

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow watermelon, peeled and cut into large cubes
  • 1 small red seedless watermelon, peeled and cut into large cubes
  • 1 (28 ounce) can Tuttorosso® Peeled Plum Tomatoes, drained and cut into bite size chunks
  • 1 medium cucumber, shaved with vegetable peeler
  • 2 green onions, sliced thin
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
  • 3 ounces feta cheese, blue cheese or goat cheese, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 whole cloves

Instructions

Step one

Combine watermelon, tomatoes, cucumber, green onion and basil in a large bowl. Transfer to serving plates.

Step two

Balsamic Reduction Sauce: combine balsamic vinegar, honey, bay leaf and cloves in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until think and syrupy, 20 to 30 minutes. The sauce should be the consistency of chocolate syrup.

Step three

Pour sauce through a small strainer to discard the bay leaf and cloves.

Step four

Drizzle 3 tablespoons of the warm balsamic reduction sauce over salad and top with mint.

Step five

Sauce can be stored in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. When ready to use, microwave until pour-able.

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