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Watermelon Salad with Mint
Ingredients
Step by step process
Preparation
- 1
Cut the watermelon, remove the seeds, and cut the flesh into 2-3 cm cubes for this watermelon mint salad. Place them in a large bowl.
- 2
Wash the limes well, grate a little zest if desired, and squeeze the juice into a small bowl. Freshly squeezed lime juice gives the dressing a bright, citrusy note that bottled juice cannot match.
TIP:Before juicing the limes, grate a thin strip of zest (without the white part) and mix it into the dressing for a fresh aroma. Only then should you squeeze out the juice.
- 3
Strip the mint leaves from the stems, chop some finely, and set aside a few whole leaves for garnish. Always use fresh mint here, dried mint won't give you the same vibrant flavour.
- 4
Mix the lime juice with olive oil using a fork or small whisk to make a light, smooth, citrusy dressing.
TIP:Add lime juice to olive oil and, while whisking constantly, create a smooth emulsion. Salt and pepper to taste, and, if needed, add honey to balance the acidity.
Assembling
- 5
Add the chopped mint to the bowl with the watermelon, pour over the dressing, and very gently toss so the cubes don't break.
- 6
If using feta, crumble it by hand into irregular chunks and gently fold it into the salad with short spoon movements so it distributes evenly without turning to paste.
Serving
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste just before serving. Garnish with whole mint leaves and, if desired, a little freshly grated lime zest for extra aroma.
- 8
Serve well chilled. Let the salad rest in the fridge for 5-10 minutes so the flavors have time to meld together beautifully.
More tips:
Add salt only at the very end, right before serving, otherwise the watermelon will quickly release its juice and the salad will become watery and lose its texture.
For extra refreshment, use a pre-chilled watermelon and a chilled bowl, ideally kept in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. A little freshly grated lime zest will also enhance the flavour nicely.
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