Watermelon, Feta, Pickled Red Onion and Arugula Salad with Balsamic Reduction
Peppery arugula topped with sweet, icy cold watermelon, crunchy pickled red onions, briny crumbled feta, and balsamic vinegar that was so concentrated it tastes almost sweet. All things combine to form the perfect summer salad!
Ingredients
For the Balsamic Reduction:
- 3 cups balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 bay leaf
For the Salad:
- 6 cups baby or tender arugula
- 2 cups cubed watermelon well chilled
- 1/2 cup Quick Pickled Red Onions drained
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese or more to taste
- balsamic reduction to taste Start with 1 teaspoon and work up from there.
Instructions
To Create the Balsamic Reduction:
- Add the balsamic vinegar to a heavy-bottomed pot over medium high heat. Stir in the honey, add the bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and let the balsamic vinegar simmer for about 30 minutes, or until it has reduced in volume to about 1 1/4 cups total. Immediately pour into a sterile jar with a tight fitting lid. Refrigerate until ready to use. Be sure it is well chilled before pouring on a salad. This will store indefinitely in the refrigerator.
To Assemble the Salad:
- Arrange the arugula on a serving platter. Scatter the pickled onions over the top, followed by half of the crumbled feta, the watermelon cubes, and the remaining feta. Use a spoon to drizzle the balsamic vinegar reduction over the salad immediately before serving.
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