Summer Watermelon Salad

This salad is super simple but always a big hit a barbecue. When watermelon is in season it’s a nice light treat.

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Summer Watermelon Salad
This salad is super simple but always a big hit a barbecue. When watermelon is in season it's a nice light treat.
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651 calories
146 g
0 g
0 g
2 g
0 g
702 g
121 g
137 g
0 g
0 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
702g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 651
Calories from Fat 1
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 121mg
5%
Total Carbohydrates 146g
49%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars 137g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
18%
Iron
19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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For the Balsamic Reduction
  1. 1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar
  2. 1/4 to 1/2 cup of brown sugar (to your liking)
For the Salad
  1. Large water mellon cut into 4″ x 4″ squares – rind removed
  2. Pine nuts lightly toasted
  3. Crumbled goat cheese
Make the balsamic reduction
  1. Bring vinegar to a boil, turn down the heat and let it simmer.
  2. When it reduces halfway, add brown sugar.
  3. Simmer some more until it becomes syrupy and sticks to the back of a wooden spoon. As it cools it will thicken up.
  4. Store leftovers in fridge.
Assemble the salad right before serving
  1. Arrange the watermelon on a bead of greens
  2. Drizzle with the balsamic reduction
  3. Add the toasted pine nuts
  4. Sprinkle with goat cheese
Beta Nutrition
calories
651
fat
0g
protein
2g
carbs
146g
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