Tomato Watermelon and Feta Salad

Filed in archive Recipes on August 23, 2008

Opposites attract.
Or so they say.

Dishes that mix contrasting flavors like sweet and salty or sweet and savory are some of my favorites.

I don't think I've ever met a more perfect salad. The mélange of super juicy cubes of watermelon, ripe tomatoes, crunchy red onions (not listed in the recipe - my addition) herbs and salty, crumbly feta cheese is a refreshing, unique summer dish. And it can be on the table in a matter of minutes.


© briancarlocknyc

Tomato, Watermelon and Feta Salad
serves 4
from BBC Food website

500g/1lb 1oz watermelon
500g/1lb 1oz ripe tomatoes
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
2 tbsp fresh basil leaves
200g/7¼oz feta cheese, crumbled
1 tsp dried oregano

1. Peel the watermelon and cut into bite-sized cubes.
2. Cut the tomatoes into quarters (size to match the watermelon) and toss in the olive oil with the fresh mint and basil leaves.
3. Loosely arrange the watermelon and tomatoes on a large white platter and scatter the feta cheese and oregano over the top to serve.