Watermelon and Feta Salad with Basil and Mint
Juicy watermelon and feta salad with jalapeno, mint and basil.
Ingredients
- 1 small ripe seedless watermelon cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 8 oz feta cheese cubed
- 1 large jalapeno seeded and diced
- 8 large fresh basil leaves sliced into chiffonade
- 6 large fresh mint leaves sliced into chiffonade
- 1 tbsp good quality extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Slice and cube the watermelon and feta and set aside.
- Seed and dice the jalapeno and set aside.
- Slice the basil and mint leaves into chiffonade (as instructed above) and set aside.
- Season the watermelon cubes with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of salt and toss to combine.
- Plate the watermelon in a single layer on a platter. The salad will look prettier if you use a large, long serving platter to plate rather than a bowl.
- Distribute the feta cubes evenly on top of the watermelon pile. Break up some of the cubes into crumbles.
- Sprinkle the diced jalapeno on top of the watermelon and feta.
- Drizzle the olive oil over top.
- Garnish with the sliced herbs and lemon zest.