With temperatures rising, light and hydrating meals are just what you need. This Watermelon Salad with Feta is a refreshing and delicious meal that you can make to beat the heat. It’s rich in flavour and minerals and the sweet freshness of watermelon with the satiating saltiness of crumbled feta cheese. Here’s an easy-to-follow recipe to help you make this simple, yet finely crafted salad in no time.
Ingredients
- ½ garlic clove, minced
- ½ jalapeño or serrano pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 heaped cup diced cucumber
- ¼ cup red onions, thinly sliced
- ? cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- ? cup torn mint or basil leaves
- 5 cups cubed watermelon
- 2 cups of assorted tomatoes, sliced
- Sea salt to taste
Preparation:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic and salt to make the dressing.
- Arrange the watermelon, cucumber, and red onions in a bowl.
- Drizzle half of the dressing.
- Top with the feta, tomato, mint and jalapeño or serrano pepper, as desired.
- Drizzle with the remaining dressing and mix well.
- Season with salt to taste and serve.
There are plenty of variations for this nourishing salad. Skipping the peppers to avoid the spice and adding a little crunch with a handful of toasted walnuts or cashews can elevate your dish. This salad can even be made as a full meal by serving it on a bed of arugula with some quinoa. The watermelon could even be substituted with other fruits like strawberries. Low in calories and a good sweet and savoury combo, this fiber-rich salad proves to be the best in the game for a hot summer.
