Description
Summer sizzles with this mouthwatering Watermelon Blueberry Feta Salad, combining sweet and tangy flavors in a refreshing Mediterranean-inspired dish. Cool crisp ingredients dance together, inviting you to savor each delightful bite of this elegant, light summer classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) fresh blueberries
Cheese:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) crumbled feta cheese
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) balsamic glaze (optional)
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) honey (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Black sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Dice watermelon into uniform cubes, ensuring a consistent bite-sized texture that allows for easy mixing and elegant presentation.
- Gently scatter fresh blueberries throughout the watermelon, creating a visually appealing color contrast and balanced fruity profile.
- Crumble feta cheese delicately over the fruit mixture, allowing irregular fragments to distribute naturally across the salad surface.
- Carefully chop mint leaves into fine ribbons, releasing their aromatic oils and enhancing the overall herbaceous essence of the dish.
- Whisk olive oil with a light hand, creating a subtle coating that complements the fruits without overwhelming their natural sweetness.
- Optionally drizzle balsamic glaze in thin, elegant streams, adding depth and tangy complexity to the salad’s flavor landscape.
- Incorporate a gentle touch of honey for a nuanced sweetness that bridges the savory feta and bright fruit elements.
- Season sparingly with salt and freshly ground black pepper, allowing each ingredient’s individual character to shine through.
- Sprinkle black sesame seeds across the top for a subtle crunch and sophisticated visual texture.
- Chill the salad briefly before serving to enhance its refreshing qualities and meld the intricate flavor combinations.
Notes
- Chill ingredients beforehand to enhance the salad’s crisp, cool texture and prevent wilting.
- Use seedless watermelon for easier preparation and a smoother eating experience.
- Opt for fresh, ripe blueberries to maximize natural sweetness and vibrant color.
- Substitute feta with plant-based cheese alternatives for a vegan-friendly version of this summer dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg