Watermelon Salad with Feta, Onion, and Basil

This easy summer salad brings together juicy watermelon, crumbled feta, crisp onion, and fresh herbs like basil or mint—all topped with a tangy balsamic drizzle. It’s the perfect mix of sweet and savory, and it comes together in no time.

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Course: Salad

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 142kcal

Author: Liora

Ingredients

1 lb fresh watermelon cut into cubes
½ cup crumbled feta
½ cup thin-sliced red onion
A handful of chopped fresh basil or mint your choice!
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
Black pepper just a pinch

For the Balsamic Drizzle

¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp coconut sugar

Instructions

Balsamic Drizzle First: In a small pan, mix the balsamic vinegar and coconut sugar. Heat it on medium until it bubbles a bit, then let it simmer down until it thickens (about 6–8 minutes). Let it cool while you prep the salad.
Toss Everything Together: In a big bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, red onion, feta, and fresh herbs. Pour in the olive oil and red wine vinegar, and give it a gentle mix. Add black pepper if you’d like a little kick.
Final Touch: Just before serving, drizzle that cooled balsamic reduction over the salad. Serve right away using a slotted spoon—it gets juicy fast!

Notes

No feta? Go ahead and skip it or use a dairy-free version to keep it vegan.
Not feeling basil? Mint makes it super fresh and summery.
In a rush? You can totally use store-bought balsamic glaze or leave it out—the salad still holds up beautifully on its own.

Please note that the nutritional values are provided by an online calculator and should be considered as an estimate.

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