Description
A refreshing summer salad combining grilled watermelon’s crispness with blackberries’ tartness, finished with a warm balsamic reduction. Perfect for light Mediterranean-inspired meals with vibrant seasonal flavors.
Ingredients
6 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
1 1/2 cups blackberries
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Cut watermelon into 1-inch cubes
Trim both ends of blackberries to reduce juice dissolution
Cover onion slices with ice water for 10 minutes to reduce bite
Chill watermelon and blackberries in refrigerator
In a skillet, combine balsamic vinegar, sugar, and olive oil
Simmer over medium heat until reduction passes spoon test
Remove from heat and let cool slightly
Toss chilled watermelon and blackberries gently with blotted-dry onions
Drizzle with warm balsamic reduction and serve in flat-bottomed bowls
Notes
Pre-chill all ingredients for 40°F temperature to preserve color and texture
Replace blackberries with raspberries for spicy notes
Use shallots instead of red onions for diabetic-friendly version
Store in glass containers, not metal, to avoid metalic taste
Adjust sugar in balsamic reduction depending on fruit ripeness
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Grilling/Ice Bath
- Cuisine: Mediterranean Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 3 cups)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg