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Watermelon + Feta Salad

20/01/201412/04/2015 by Jade

 

You  really couldn’t get a more summery dish, even if you tried. We just survived one of the most intense heatwave on record in Victoria – this is exactly the kind of refreshing lunch that helps you get through.

Some people screw their nose up at the thought of watermelon featured in a savoury dish, but when you think about it, the pairing of the sweet and salty makes perfect sense. Even worldwide, this combination (sweet and salty) is extremely common; think, sultanas in a pilaf, prunes in a beef stew, grapes in a chicken salad, and so on. Watermelon and feta is just another one of those perfect, yet unlikely, pairs.

This super yummy, and not to mention healthy salad can literally be prepared in minutes, so is an easy one to make when you are short for time. I almost always have the ingredients in my fridge during the summer months. It is a fantastic addition to a BBQ table but it doesn’t keep too well so make sure you make it just before serving. If need be, you might be able to get away with separating the cut watermelon from the rest of the ingredients, then combining them just before serving.

I have been known to add a few roquette leaves to this salad, if I happen to have them on hand. The lovely pepperiness is lovely with the sweet ripe watermelon. Plus it bulks it out if you are feeding a crowd.

The recipe quantities I have given are fairly vague, and I apologise, but this really not the kind of salad which requires measurements. Just use your instincts with this one.

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Watermelon + Feta Salad

– 1 small wedge (quarter) of watermelon  
– 80g feta
– handful kalamata olives
– 1 small shallot
– 1 Tbsp sherry vinegar
– 1 Tbsp water
– few sprigs mint
– few basil leaves
– drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Start by slicing the shallot into wafer thin rounds, and steeping them in a combination of sherry vinegar and water.

While they are ‘pickling’, peel and cut your watermelon into 2cm cubes.

Cut your feta into a 1cm dice and add to the bowl with the watermelon.

Slice the mint into a thin chiffonade and scatter over the salad, along with the basil.

Next add the olives and very loosely toss with you hands.

Remove the shallots from the vinegar and scatter over the top. Use a teaspoon to dress the salad with a touch of the pickling liquid, if desired. Drizzle on a little extra virgin olive oil.

Serve immediately.

Enough for 2, or more as a side.

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14 thoughts on “Watermelon + Feta Salad”

  1. foodisthebestshitever says:
    21/01/2014 at 8:06 am

    I’ve been spotting a few recipes for this one in blogland lately. Still one of my faves!
    Stay cool.

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    1. jadeandsunday says:
      22/01/2014 at 9:20 am

      we are all in-sync in blogland. it is pretty funny, so often i’ll be writing up and photographing a new recipe and then later that day see the same one from someone else i am following. bizarre!

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      1. foodisthebestshitever says:
        22/01/2014 at 10:31 am

        I know the feeling… Still a damn fine salad!

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  2. Natalina Keble says:
    22/01/2014 at 11:02 am

    This salad has a very interesting combination, sounds great ! Definitely want to try it!

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  3. Natalina Keble says:
    22/01/2014 at 11:02 am

    This salad has a very interesting combination, sounds great ! Definitely want to try it!

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    1. jadeandsunday says:
      22/01/2014 at 12:09 pm

      Hey mum – I think we have a 39 degree coming up next week – this salad will be a perfecto lunch. X

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  4. Cindy says:
    25/01/2014 at 3:40 pm

    I am totally in favour of watermelon and feta together! I tend to skip the olives, though, and go for pomegranate molasses as a dressing.

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  5. Cindy says:
    25/01/2014 at 3:40 pm

    I am totally in favour of watermelon and feta together! I tend to skip the olives, though, and go for pomegranate molasses as a dressing.

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    1. jadeandsunday says:
      25/01/2014 at 8:21 pm

      Cindy, pomegranate molasses would be PERFECT in this salad!!!!!

      Reply

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