A classic twist on fresh watermelon.
Watermelon salad sounds like ‘why mess with a good thing?’ but it kicks your summer salad up a notch. Of course, your watermelon purists will desist, but if you can open up to try new foods, mixing watermelon with olive oil and lemon will give you a tasty surprise. The feta cheese adds a touch of saltiness, perfect on a hot, summer day.
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
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Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Meyer lemon infused olive oil We use Fiore olive oil
- 2 lbs watermelon chunks
- 3 tbsp feta cheese
- 5-6 leaves fresh mint or basil cut up into small pieces
- freshly ground pepper
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Instructions
- Cut up watermelon into bite-sized chunks. Put watermelon in a wide, shallow bowl.
- Pour flavored olive oil over watermelon, gently toss. (If you don't have the flavored olive oil, combine 3 tbsps of olive oil with 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp lemon zest.)
- Scoop watermelon into individual serving bowls, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and chopped mint leaves, grind fresh pepper over the top, serve immediately. (Or, leave the watermelon in the large bowl, sprinkle with cheese, pepper, and mint leaves and let your guests serve themselves.)
Recipe Notes
I've seen this recipe a million times over the years and never got around to trying it. Well, let's just say it's a keepah! Everyone said it was very refreshing and the combo of watermelon, lemon and the salty feta cheese was definitely a happy surprise.
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