Watermelon salad with mint and feta cheese was one of those things that I wanted to hate when I first heard about it five or six years ago. I couldn't imagine that the saltiness of feta cheese would go well the watery sweetness of watermelon. However, with so many things in life, as soon as I gave it a try, I was proven happily wrong. It's a magical combination and one that you should try out if you haven't yet had a chance.
This picture by Flickr user Ayngelina is a gorgeous example of this tasty salad. Thanks for adding it to the Slashfood Flickr pool!
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6-13-2008 @ 9:07AM
Sally said...
I've been thinking of trying that this weekend -- just need to get the melon.
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6-13-2008 @ 12:12PM
david said...
there was a post like this last summer, but the recipe was much more interesting
the addition of red onion, and some lime juice for a light dressing, really helps bring the flavors together!!
i've made this plenty of times and its always good!
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6-13-2008 @ 2:02PM
Chantix said...
This salad contains watermelons and feta cheese which are two of my favorite things to eat =) I will definitely be preparing this salad. As a matter of fact, I'm making it tonight minus the mint ingredient. I hate tasting mint in my food.
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6-13-2008 @ 2:45PM
Kitt said...
Oh, feta sis an interesting addition! My standby is watermelon, lime and mint. Make it a day ahead so it can steep a bit. Always gets raves!
http://kittbo.blogspot.com/2007/06/watermelon-with-lime-and-mint.html
Kitt
http://www.kittalog.com
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6-13-2008 @ 3:34PM
Sally said...
I found the following in my files today. I have no idea where I found it:
Peppery Greens with Watermelon
1 cup watermelon in 1-inch cubes
2 ounces firm feta cheese in 1/2-inch cubes
2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp. freshly grated black pepper or to taste
1 Tb. extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups arugulaor gourmet mixed greens
Salt to taste
2 Tbs. chopped toasted almonds
In a medium bowl, put watermelon, cheese, vinegar and pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
Add olive oil, salad greens and salt; toss. Serve, sprinkled with nuts.
Serves 2
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6-13-2008 @ 6:39PM
Shayna Glick said...
I'm surprised you wanted to hate it when you first heard about this salad. I think it sounds fabulous. My first thought on seeing the photo was "OMG, that looks so good!" I think I'll try it this weekend.
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6-13-2008 @ 8:21PM
eh said...
we always put salt on our watermellon growing up. i stopped though once i found out salt isn't that great for you.
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6-14-2008 @ 12:42AM
Liz said...
I first heard about this salad 5-6 years ago when I worked for a little veggie restaurant. The owner wanted me to come up w/something like his aunt use to make. I have to say a first I was pretty unsure why anyone would want to eat this. But once we figured out the right proportions it quickly became a favorite of the customers. We added red onion and basil instead of mint. It really is pretty tasty.
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6-18-2008 @ 7:03PM
So Good said...
I made this for a party this weekend and it was unbelievably good.
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