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Watermelon Feta Salad With Blueberries

Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, the Watermelon Feta Salad from Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival is a refreshing summer delight. This dish pairs juicy, sweet watermelon cubes with creamy, tangy feta cheese, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze!
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Prep Time:15 minutes

Ingredients

Watermelon Salad:

  • 4 cups seedless watermelon cubed evenly in larger chunks, not small cubes
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 3 cups baby arugula
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup pickled red onions
  • 1/4 cup balsamic glaze Trader Joe’s has a delicious one!
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese can sub in goat cheese

Balsamic Vinaigrette:

  • 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons finely diced shallots
  • 2 tablespoons roasted garlic I would use the Gourmet Garden Roasted Garlic Stir-in Paste to save time!
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

For the balsamic vinaigrette:

  • Combine the vinegar, shallots, garlic, honey, and lemon juice in a blender for a food processor. Blend until smooth.
  • With the blender running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until the vinaigrette thickens.
  • Season with salt and pepper and put to the side.

For the watermelon salad:

  • Cut up the seedless watermelon into cubes and divide it into six different plates.
  • Sprinkle the blueberries evenly on top of the watermelon.
  • Place the baby arugula in a medium salad bowl and drizzle in homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Give it a toss and season with salt and pepper.
  • Top each plate of watermelon with a handful of dressed arugula.
  • Add a few slices of pickled red onions and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
  • Drizzle with a bit of balsamic glaze (this is optional).
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • This salad recipe serves 6 people. 

Nutrition

Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 881IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 6
Calories: 492kcal
Author: Vee Zarate