Description
A refreshing and easy summer appetizer featuring sweet watermelon cubes paired with creamy goat cheese, fresh mint, and a tangy balsamic glaze. This no-cook salad is perfect for hot days, combining vibrant flavors and textures that delight the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Pinch of sea salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Watermelon: Place the watermelon cubes in a large mixing bowl or arrange them neatly on a serving platter to serve as the base of the salad.
- Add Goat Cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese evenly over the watermelon to add a creamy texture and tangy flavor contrast.
- Incorporate Fresh Mint: Scatter the chopped fresh mint leaves over the salad for a refreshing herbal aroma and taste.
- Drizzle Glaze and Oil: Drizzle the balsamic glaze and extra-virgin olive oil over the entire salad to bring a sweet and savory depth of flavor.
- Season and Serve: Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt and black pepper to enhance the flavors. Serve immediately as a light, no-cook appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- For added texture, try adding toasted pine nuts or chopped pistachios.
- You can substitute feta cheese for goat cheese if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
