WATERMELON, FETA, ONION AND BLACK OLIVE SALAD

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WATERMELON, FETA, ONION AND BLACK OLIVE SALAD image

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (4- to 4 1/2-pound) piece watermelon, preferably seedless
3 large ripe tomatoes, preferably green or orange heirlooms, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium red onion
2-4 limes, depending on amount of juice
4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 bunch fresh flat leaf parsley
3-4 Tbsp. olive oil
100 gm pitted black olives (optional)
250g feta
black pepper

Steps:

  • Peel and halve the red union and cut into very fine half-moons and put in a small bowl to steep with the lime juice for 4-6 hours, to bring out the transparent pinkness in the onion and diminish their rasp. Two limes' worth should do it unless they are not juicy and then you need to add more. Remove the rind and pips from the watermelon and cut into approximately 4cm triangular chunks. Cut the feta and tomatoes into similar sized pieces and put them both into a large, wide shallow bowl. Tear off sprigs of parsley so that is it is used like a salad leaf and add to the bowl along with the chopped mint. Tip the now glowingly puce onions, along with their pink juices over the salad in the bowl, add the oil and olives, then using your hands, toss the salad very gently so that the feta and melon don't lose their shape. Add a good grinding of black pepper and taste to see if the dressing needs more lime. Tip the now glowingly puce onions, along with their pink juices over the salad in the bowl, add the oil and olives, then using your hands, toss the salad very gently so that the feta and melon don't lose their shape. Add a good grinding of black pepper and taste to see if the dressing needs more lime.

Hunaid Malik
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I'm not a big fan of feta cheese, but I really enjoyed this salad. The watermelon and onion were a great combination.


Katie Colborne
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! It's the perfect portable dish.


April mai
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


elena chan
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover watermelon.


MD SHARAFAT
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect summer dish.


Mohsin Ataa
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I love the pop of color that this salad adds to a summer table.


Odunlami Zainab Omolola
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time. It's even better the next day when the flavors have had a chance to meld together.


Dylan Luneau
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I'm not a big fan of watermelon, but I really enjoyed this salad. The feta and onion balanced out the sweetness of the watermelon perfectly.


Ghazal Hejab
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the sweet and savory flavors of the watermelon and feta together.


Jamal Mohammed
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I especially liked the addition of the black olives, which added a nice salty touch.


Asif Magsi Official
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This salad was a refreshing and delicious summer treat! The combination of watermelon, feta, onion, and black olives was perfect, and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.