This salad is the perfect combination of the fresh flavours and textures of late summer.
I've brought it twice to potlucks and it proved to be a hit.
There's nothing fussy about making it which only involves stacking the ingredients in a clear glass bowl to showcase the colours.
- chopped English cucumbers - I used the mini cukes which tend to be sweeter. I quartered them lengthwise, then chopped them into 3/4" pieces. You'll need enough to cover the bottom of the bowl.
- fresh blueberries - enough to cover the cucumbers
- 1- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint sprinkled sparingly over the blueberries
- cubed feta cheese cut into 1/2" cubes (250 ml container, drained)
- Watermelon cut into 3/4" cubes - use at least 2-3 cups
- Balsamic reduction (optional) It can be found in the vinegar section of the grocery store,
- Find your prettiest glass bowl. My bowl held about 8-10 cups
- Layer ingredients in the order they are listed in. Use the mint sparingly as it can take over!
- To garnish the salad, sprinkle more chopped cucumber, and blueberries around the edge of the bowl and place a sprig of fresh mint in the center.
- Refrigerate for an hour or two before serving.
- If desired, pass the balsamic reduction to drizzle over the salad as a dressing.
What a beautiful salad!
ReplyDeleteWhat would you suggest as an alternative to the balsamic reduction?
ReplyDeleteDefinitely try Michelle's alternative - I did use a bit of lime juice the first time I made it. And you really don't need any dressing - the flavours meld so nicely.
DeleteI've made this without the balsamic reduction, just using lime juice...it's fantastic.
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful, if nothing else. I will be trying it!
ReplyDeleteIt just so happens I have a watermelon siting on my table and I was wanting to do something with it besides just eating it plain (which is good as it is). So pretty too! Thank you, I can't wait to try it.
ReplyDeleteThis looks gorgeous! Love that you added Feta cheese to this - perfect!
ReplyDeleteI made this salad for a family get together last weekend. It's delicious and so easy to make. Will be making this again! Thank you.
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