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Watermelon and Cherry Tomato Salad with Feta, Almond and Za’atar Crumble

by Silvena Rowe from Orient Express

A vibrant watermelon and cherry tomato salad recipe, scattered with feta, almond and za'atar crumble. Complete the dish with striking white nasturtium flowers.

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Silvena Rowe

Introduction

There is nothing that reminds me more of home than watermelons, great mountains of them piled up in the market. And there is nothing better than a heavily chilled watermelon slice on a hot summer afternoon. With this in mind I created this salad. It’s very simple and absolutely delicious. Make sure you use perfectly ripe watermelon and tomatoes.

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Ingredients

For the salad:
½ medium watermelon, peeled and cut into chunky cubes
200g cherry tomatoes, halved
A small bunch of fresh mint, leaves only
For the crumble:
200g feta cheese, crumbled
100g almonds, lightly toasted and crushed
1 tsp za’atar
To serve:
Fresh bread
White nasturtiums or if unavailable use herb flowers

Method

Combine the salad ingredients in a large serving bowl. Mix together the crumble ingredients and sprinkle on top of the salad. Sprinkle with white nasturtium flowers. Serve with fresh bread.

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