Lunch: Summer Fig and Watermelon Salad with Feta Recipe | Myrecipes

Recipe by Domenica Marchetti Balsamic glaze is a syrup of concentrated, cooked-down, sweetened balsamic vinegar; it adds a sweet and tangy element to this refreshing salad. Look for it near the vinegar.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Honey, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Summer Fig and Watermelon Salad with Feta Recipe | Myrecipes

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
1/2 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion
2 large fresh Calimyrna or other green-skinned figs, stemmed
2 large fresh Brown Turkey, Black Mission, or Striped Tiger figs, stemmed
1 ounce crumbled feta cheese (about 1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Arrange watermelon on a serving platter; top evenly with onion.
Halve figs lengthwise; arrange figs on platter; sprinkle with cheese.
Combine oil, juice, and honey, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle over salad; sprinkle with mint and basil. Drizzle balsamic glaze over salad; sprinkle evenly with salt and black pepper.

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