Refresh and rehydrate with a better-than-it looks Watermelon Salad—plus homemade Balsamic Glaze. Invite the neighbors over for a backyard soiree and impress without the stress or mess.
Watermelon Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients
- 1 large watermelon
- 5 oz./142 g spring mix greens
- ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
- ½ cup pecans, chopped
- ½ cup strawberries, sliced
- ¼ cup balsamic glaze, divided
- 2 cups balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Balsamic Glaze
Instructions
- Slice two 1″ discs from the center of the watermelon. Cut the discs into six wedges.
- Combine mixed greens with 2 tbsp. of balsamic glaze in Thatsa® Bowl. Toss using tongs until evenly distributed.
- Divide mixed greens evenly over the two watermelon wedges.
- Top greens with remaining ingredients.
- Drizzle with remaining balsamic glaze.
- Pour vinegar into Chef Series 3-Qt./2.8 L Saucepan and bring to a boil. Let simmer for 20–30 minutes or until reduced by half.
- Stir in sugar. Let return to a simmer and watch closely until it begins to boil. In about 5–10 minutes it begins to bubble up and it is done, should be able to coat the back of a spatula.
- Let cool to fully thicken and pour into Squeeze It Bottle. Store in refrigerator up to 2–3 months.
Balsamic Glaze