A fruity and refreshing summer salad that is perfect for any barbecue evening. The sweet note from the watermelon harmonises fantastically with the Mediterranean Greek feta cheese. Let's get started with the perfect barbecue side dish.
Watermelon and feta salad
Stefie
4
15 minutes
Mediterranean
salad
Ingredients
- 1/4 watermelon (about 500 g), cut into cubes
- 200 g feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze or reduced balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Prepare the watermelon: Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes and place in a large bowl.
Mix the herbs: Sprinkle the chopped mint and basil leaves over the watermelon cubes.
Feta and pine nuts: Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and sprinkle the toasted pine nuts (if using) on top.
Dressing: In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and honey well. Flavour with salt and pepper.
Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and mix gently.
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