Description
This Summer Watermelon Goat Cheese Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly combines sweet watermelon, creamy goat cheese, and fresh mint, drizzled with a balsamic glaze. It’s an easy no-cook salad that’s ideal for hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
Watermelon Salad:
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: Place the watermelon cubes in a large serving bowl or on a platter.
- Make the Dressing: Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Combine: Toss gently or serve layered for a beautiful presentation.
- Serve: Serve immediately while chilled.
Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese evenly over the watermelon. Add the fresh mint leaves.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add toasted walnuts or pistachios.
- This salad can be prepared ahead of time, but add the goat cheese and dressing just before serving to keep it fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
