As the recipe is written, for my family's taste, it rates 4 stars. After making it as written once, I tweaked it to suit our tastes better--I omitted the basil and cilantro (I LOVE both of those herbs, just not in this salad) and I use white balsamic vinegar (it is not as overpowering in this salad). With just the mint, it is wonderful! I have also made the dressing with and without the lime juice based on what I had, and we like it both ways. This is a wonderful recipe--summer-y, fresh and unexpected. This is always a hit when I take it to get-togethers, especially with the people who thought they'd hate it.
Made for 4th of July Picnic. Got rave reviews. Excellent.
I made the recipe as is with the exception of using fresh basil. I used freeze dried basil instead but I cut down the quantity. I did have fresh mint and cilantro. I also used a feta cheese that is stored in brine and I cut the block into cubes. My guests loved it. Several women asked for the recipe. I will definitely keep this in my summer repertoire.
Weird combos excite me! And this truly is odd, but I loved it! We always have leftover watermelon...only 2 of us...anyway was searching for something to do with the rest of it and found this! Such a great summer time salad...for those hot nights, served with leftover cold grilled chicken and it's a meal!
Excellent recipe ingredients go well together light and fresh can even be used as desert. We modified and did not add onion.
This salad was amazing I made it the first time twice because my husband did not want the dressing on it. Since posting a pic on FB I have had 5 requests for it. I did everything exact ( not like me ) Didnt have mint but will definetly get the next time.
Delicious; however - important to note that it's one of those salads that should be tossed RIGHT before serving. mmmm
Love this. It is so easy, and it's always a big hit. I don't use cilantro (my husband and I both don't like it) and I use an expensive balsamic vinegar that's more syrupy, almost like a reduction. I do add the lime. It's so fresh and summery - perfect complement to everything else we serve when we BBQ with friends.
I love this salad! Every time I eat it, I become a bit more thankful for small blessings. When I first saw it, I thought hmmm, that's so weird I have to make it. It was so yummy it inspired weird salad night. Now all my friends on Facebook can't wait to see what I'm going to try next. No changes, no modifications- it's perfect. Thanks for sharing.
Sub red wine vinegar 1 tbl & 1 tsp sugar for 1 tbls of balsamic
