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Watermelon and Feta Salad with Mint and Shallot Dressing
This easy summer salad is a winning flavour combination of refreshing watermelon, salty feta cheese and fresh mint, tossed in a simple homemade dressing of honey and shallots. Taking just a few minutes to prepare, it's the perfect side dish for barbecues and picnics.
Introduction from Marina Filippelli
I love the sweet, salty and sour sun-kissed kick this salad delivers. You’ll want all the flavours to stay fresh and distinct, so only bring them together at the last minute. The only prep I do at home is to make the dressing and chill the watermelon, which I take with me whole, to keep it cool and juicy.
Ingredients
1 small
watermelon, well chilled
200g (7¾oz)
feta cheese (vegetarian, if you prefer)
small handful
mint leaves
For the shallot dressing
1
banana shallot, thinly sliced
1 tbsp
red wine vinegar
2 tbsp
olive oil
1 tbsp
honey
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
To make the dressing, mix the shallot, vinegar, olive oil and honey in a jar or sealed container. Season with salt and pepper and seal well.
Once at the picnic, cut the watermelon open. Scoop the flesh of the watermelon onto a serving platter. Add the feta, broken into large chunks, and spoon over the shallot dressing. Scatter with mint leaves before serving.
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