Watermelon & Feta Salad with Pine Nuts

By cprzybyl

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 252 per serving
Percent from Fat: 48%

Ingredients

• 8 cups cubed (1/2 inch pieces) seedless watermelon
• 1 cup (4 oz.) crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze, such as Mandarano brand*
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from chefmd.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, mixing well. Transfer to serving plates and serve immediately. Plate it on a watermelon shell.

Substitutions
Yellow-meated watermelon may replace half or all of the watermelon, chopped fresh basil may replace the mint and toasted sliced almonds or chopped walnuts may replace the pine nuts.

Tips
If balsamic glaze is not available, simmer regular balsamic vinegar until slightly thickened. Cool and store in refrigerator up to 1 week.

Culinary Taste Tip
Toasting pine nuts brings out their buttery natural sweetness, especially if they've been frozen first.

Culinary Technique Tip
Because pine nuts are high in healthy fat, they spoil easily, even if they are still in the shell. So, look for pine nuts that are already packaged in an air tight container, and when you toast, use low heat, a quick hand, and just a few moments.