Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad

Per my post yesterday on flavor pairings for feta, I decided I would take some of the suggestions from The Flavor Bible and put them to the test. Watermelon and mint were both mentioned as flavor matches for feta. A quick search on Epicurious for "watermelon and feta" gave me several options.

I really liked the look and sound of this Watermelon, Feta, and Arugula Salad, but with no arugula on hand I decided to improvise with some mint from my massive plant. This turned out to be a really simple salad and a more grown-up way to eat watermelon with a BBQ dinner.

I served some balsamic glazed grilled beef skewers and israeli couscous tossed with grilled garden tomatoes (sweet 1 millions and yellow pear). If you're looking for a simple way to dress up your watermelon this summer give this recipe a try. It's really refreshing, especially if you like sweet and salty combos.

Don't forget - tomorrow is another Feta Friday Giveaway!

Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad
adapted from Bon Appétit

• 8 cups 3/4-inch cubes seedless watermelon
• 7-ounce package feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar glaze
• a handful of chopped fresh mint for garnish

Toss watermelon and feta together on a platter. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with pepper (to taste) and mint.

Ingredient tip: Balsamic vinegar glaze can be found in the vinegar section at many supermarkets. If unavailable, boil 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan until reduced to 3 tablespoons, 6 to 7 minutes.