Watermelon Salad!

Ingredients

• 4 cups Watermelon (seedless, cut into bite‑size cubes)
• 1 cup Cucumber (peeled if desired, diced)
• 0.25 cup Red Onion (thinly sliced, optional)
• 0.5 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled; can use reduced‑fat)
• 0.25 cup Balsamic Vinegar (reduced to a thick syrup (balsamic reduction))
• 2 tbsp Fresh Mint Leaves (chopped)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Cube the Watermelon

   Place the watermelon on a cutting board, cut it in half lengthwise, scoop out any seeds, then cut the flesh into bite‑size cubes.

   Time: PT5M

2. Dice the Cucumber

   Peel the cucumber if the skin is thick, then dice it into ½‑inch cubes.

   Time: PT2M

3. Slice Red Onion (Optional)

   Thinly slice the red onion into half‑moon rings.

   Time: PT2M

4. Crumble Feta Cheese

   Place feta cheese in a small bowl and crumble it with your fingers or a fork.

   Time: PT1M

5. Make Balsamic Reduction

   In a small saucepan, combine ¼ cup balsamic vinegar and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce the volume by about half, stirring occasionally, until the liquid coats the back of a spoon (about 5‑7 minutes).

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: Medium heat

6. Assemble the Salad

   In the large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion (if using), and crumbled feta. Drizzle the warm balsamic reduction over the mixture, toss gently, then sprinkle chopped mint leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

120

Protein

3g

Carbohydrates

20g

Fat

5g

Fiber

2g