**Ingredients:** – 4 cups diced seedless watermelon – 1 cup crumbled feta cheese – 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped – 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced – 1/4 cup black olives, pitted and halved – 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil – 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice – 1 teaspoon honey (optional, to balance flavors) – Salt and black pepper to taste – 1/4 cup crumbled or chopped pistachios (optional, for added crunch) **Preparation Time:** Approximately 15 minutes
**Instructions:** 1. Prepare the watermelon: Start by cutting the seedless watermelon into bite-sized cubes. Remove any seeds if present. Place the diced watermelon in a large mixing bowl. 2. Add the feta cheese: Crumble the feta cheese over the watermelon in the mixing bowl. 3. Mix in the fresh mint and red onion: Add the chopped fresh mint leaves and thinly sliced red onion to the watermelon and feta. Gently toss the ingredients together to combine evenly. 4. Toss in the black olives: Add the halved black olives to the salad and mix them in gently. 5. Make the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, and honey (if using). The honey is optional and can be adjusted based on your preference for sweetness. Season the dressing with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste. 6. Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the watermelon and feta salad. Toss everything together carefully, ensuring the salad is evenly coated with the dressing. 7. Optional: Add pistachios for crunch: If desired, sprinkle crumbled or chopped pistachios over the top of the salad for added texture and nutty flavor. 8. Serve and enjoy: Transfer the salad to individual serving plates or bowls. Serve immediately and savor the refreshing flavors of this delicious street food-style salad. Note: This salad is best served fresh and should be consumed soon after preparation to enjoy its full taste and texture. Feel free to get creative and add other ingredients such as cucumber, arugula, or balsamic glaze for extra flavor variations. Find more vegetarian recipes at https://cookeryhq.com/discovery/search?diet=Vegetarian
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**Ingredients:**
– 4 cups diced seedless watermelon
– 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
– 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
– 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
– 1/4 cup black olives, pitted and halved
– 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
– 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
– 1 teaspoon honey (optional, to balance flavors)
– Salt and black pepper to taste
– 1/4 cup crumbled or chopped pistachios (optional, for added crunch)
**Preparation Time:** Approximately 15 minutes
**Instructions:**
1. Prepare the watermelon: Start by cutting the seedless watermelon into bite-sized cubes. Remove any seeds if present. Place the diced watermelon in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add the feta cheese: Crumble the feta cheese over the watermelon in the mixing bowl.
3. Mix in the fresh mint and red onion: Add the chopped fresh mint leaves and thinly sliced red onion to the watermelon and feta. Gently toss the ingredients together to combine evenly.
4. Toss in the black olives: Add the halved black olives to the salad and mix them in gently.
5. Make the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, and honey (if using). The honey is optional and can be adjusted based on your preference for sweetness. Season the dressing with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the watermelon and feta salad. Toss everything together carefully, ensuring the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
7. Optional: Add pistachios for crunch: If desired, sprinkle crumbled or chopped pistachios over the top of the salad for added texture and nutty flavor.
8. Serve and enjoy: Transfer the salad to individual serving plates or bowls. Serve immediately and savor the refreshing flavors of this delicious street food-style salad.
Note: This salad is best served fresh and should be consumed soon after preparation to enjoy its full taste and texture. Feel free to get creative and add other ingredients such as cucumber, arugula, or balsamic glaze for extra flavor variations.
Find more vegetarian recipes at https://cookeryhq.com/discovery/search?diet=Vegetarian