Watermelon salad with feta and mint sorbet

4 servings

30 minutes

Watermelon salad with feta and mint sorbet is a true embodiment of freshness and summer delight. This recipe hails from sunny Greece, where the simplicity of ingredients highlights their natural harmony. The sweet and juicy flesh of the watermelon pairs with the salty taste of feta, while the mint sorbet adds a refreshing note, creating a perfect balance. Pomegranate syrup not only enhances the fruity aroma but also gives the dish an elegant tartness. This salad is ideal for summer dinners on the terrace, picnics, and festive gatherings. Its vibrant colors and rich flavor turn each serving into a small gastronomic celebration that lifts spirits and delights taste buds. Easy to prepare yet exquisite in presentation, it is a wonderful example of Mediterranean culinary art.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 213.2
• Proteins: 4.9g
• Fats: 6.6g
• Carbohydrates: 32.7g

Ingredients

• Pomegranate juice: 1 glass
• Sugar: 0.5 glass
• Pomegranate seeds: 1 tbsp
• Coarse salt: to taste
• Watermelon pulp: to taste
• Feta cheese: 0.5 glass

Cooking steps

1. In a small saucepan, bring pomegranate juice, sugar, and pomegranate seeds to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens. Strain, squeezing out all the juice. Cool to room temperature.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pomegranate juice: 1 glass
   • Sugar: 0.5 glass
   • Pomegranate seeds: 1 tablespoon

2. Place 3 slices of peeled watermelon flesh on each plate, drizzle with pomegranate syrup, and sprinkle with salt. Top with diced feta.

   Required ingredients:

   • Coarse salt:  to taste
   • Watermelon pulp:  to taste
   • Feta cheese: 0.5 glass

3. Top with a scoop of mint sorbet. You can find the recipe for mint sorbet here: http://eda.ru/recipe/15033/. Serve immediately.