Watermelon salad is a weird but tasty choice, according to those who have tried it. This sweet and savoury combination is an absolute game changer for summer gatherings.
Perfect for Hot Weather
As Scots prepare for highs of 28°C this week, many will be looking for light and easy meals to enjoy in the heat that require little effort but still taste delicious. With warm weather continuing into the weekend, it's likely many will be hosting barbecues with family and friends to make the most of the sunshine. However, no summer gathering in the garden is complete without a salad.
Whether you are looking for a quick and simple summer lunch or a crowdpleaser side salad that will impress guests, this recipe is the perfect option for both occasions.
Nutritious and Refreshing
Packed with vitamin C, this zesty watermelon and feta salad not only makes for a highly nutritious and refreshing dish but it can also be made within just a few minutes. While fruit and cheese may seem like an unusual combination, the watermelon's sweetness perfectly balances the cheese's salty, briny tang. It is complete with cucumber, red onion, mint leaves, olive oil and some lime juice.
This salad has gone viral several times on TikTok, with many social media users hailing it as 'absolutely delicious'. Under a TikTok tutorial of how to make the salad, one wrote: "Made this tonight with rocket too - it was fabulous!" A second added: "This is the best summer salad. Ingredients can be easily changed too. I used black olives instead of cucumber." A third wrote: "This is so needed on a hot day! Absolutely gorgeous."
Ingredients
- Watermelon
- Cucumber
- 1 Red onion
- Mint leaves
- Feta cheese
- 1 Lime
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
Method
To begin, simply chop up your watermelon into chunks of whatever size you desire and throw them into a bowl. Next, prepare some chopped cucumber and thinly sliced red onions and add them to the same dish. Take the mint leaves and roll them up before finely slicing them with a knife and putting them on top of the rest of the contents of the bowl. Zest your lime using a zester or fine grater and add the shreds to the bowl. To season, add salt and pepper, a drizzle of olive oil and the juice of the lime. Lastly, sprinkle clumps of feta cheese on top of the entire recipe and give it a good mix in the bowl. Once tossed together, serve up on plates and enjoy!
