WATERMELON AND FETA CHEESE SALAD
When the summer heat sets in, there’s nothing more satisfying than a fresh, light salad. The combination of watermelon, cheese feta cheese and aromatic herbs creates a symphony of flavours and textures that is as pleasing to the palate as it is to the eye. This watermelon and feta salad isn’t just easy to prepare; it’s also perfect as a starter or to accompany any summer meal.
At Codina Foods, we strive to offer the best brands and products on the market. That’s why we stock the world’s finest feta cheese. Meteora and Olympus are our Greek brands, offering a wide range of high-quality products. From traditional feta to organic, goat’s milk and even cubed varieties.
Prepare the watermelon. Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes and place them in a large bowl.
Prepare the other ingredients. Peel the cucumber, remove the seeds and slice it thinly. Add it to the bowl with the watermelon.
Next, slice the red onion into thin strips and add it to the bowl. Finally, crumble the feta cheese and add it to the mixture.
Chop the fresh mint and basil leaves and add them to the bowl.
Prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice and honey until well combined. Season with Maldon salt flakes and pepper to taste.
Mix the watermelon and feta cheese salad. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
Optional: add some leafy greens. If you like, add a handful of rocket or baby spinach to give the salad an extra touch of freshness and texture.
Serve. Finally, serve the watermelon and feta cheese salad straight away, preferably chilled, as a starter or as a side dish.
