Israeli Watermelon and Feta Salad
As we continue our exploration of seasonal eating in Israel, we come to one of the stars of our summer markets – the sweet and refreshing watermelon! In Israel, the change of seasons brings a change in the bounty we see in our markets and on our tables. The vibrant colors and flavors of the watermelon are a quintessential part of our Israeli summer palette.
Today, we’re celebrating this summer gem by pairing it with creamy feta cheese and fresh mint leaves to create a simple, yet stunning salad. This Israeli Watermelon and Feta Salad captures the essence of Israeli summer in every bite!
Ingredients
Small, ripe watermelon
1
Feta cheese
1 lbs
A handful of fresh mint leaves
Juice of 1 lemon
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt, to taste
A dash of freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Step 1
Cut the watermelon into cubes or use a melon baller to scoop out spheres.
Step 2
Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces.
Step 3
Chop the fresh mint leaves finely.
Step 4
In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, feta, and mint.
Step 5
Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the salad. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Step 6
Toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Embrace the joy of seasonal eating and experience the taste of an Israeli summer right on your plate! Enjoy your meal or as we say in Hebrew, Beteavon! ๐๐ง๐ฝ๏ธ