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Watermelon Basil Feta Salad in a mason jar with a fork next to it.
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Watermelon Salad with Basil and Feta

Watermelon Basil Feta Salad perfectly combines just 4 Ingredients for the ultimate summer side dish.
Course Salad
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cool time for Balsamic Syrup 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 87kcal
Author Marjory Pilley

Ingredients

  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar or ¼ cup balsamic reduction
  • 4 cups watermelon cubes
  • ½ cup basil fresh
  • 4 teaspoons feta cheese crumbled

Instructions

Balsamic Syrup

  • Add balsamic vinegar to a small saucepot and bring to boil over medium-high heat.
  • Turn heat down and simmer for about 15 minutes or until balsamic vinegar becomes syrupy and coats the back of a spoon. Stir occasionally.
  • Allow balsamic reduction to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Watermelon Salad

  • Start the salad while the balsamic syrup is simmering.
  • Divide watermelon between 4 serving bowls.
  • Stack, roll and cut basil into strips and sprinkle over watermelon.
  • Sprinkle feta cheese over watermelon.
  • Drizzle balsamic reduction over the watermelon in each bowl.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1044IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg