Description
Marinated Watermelon Salad with Whipped Feta Dip is a refreshing and vibrant dish that captures the essence of summer. Perfect for gatherings or as a light starter, this salad beautifully combines sweet, juicy watermelon with savory whipped feta and aromatic herbs. The tangy marinade infuses the watermelon with flavor while the creamy feta dip adds a luscious finish. This colorful dish not only dazzles the eyes but also delights the palate, making it an instant favorite at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5-pound seedless watermelon
- 1-pound feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chicken sparkling grape juice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small shallot, minced
- One 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon pink peppercorns
- 1+1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/3 cup lightly packed torn basil leaves
- 1/3 cup lightly packed torn mint leaves
- 1/3 cup lightly packed chopped tarragon leaves
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together chicken sparkling grape juice vinegar, minced shallot, grated ginger, and extra virgin olive oil in a medium bowl. Season with sea salt.
- Place watermelon rectangles in a large resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Seal or cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Toast pink and black peppercorns in a small frying pan for about two minutes until fragrant. Cool slightly, then grind into a powder. Mix with sumac and cayenne.
- In a food processor, blend feta cheese until smooth; drizzle in olive oil until fully incorporated.
- To assemble, spread whipped feta on a platter, layer marinated watermelon on top, and garnish with herbs and spice mix.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg