Watermelon salad with feta cheese

1 serving

15 minutes

Watermelon salad with feta is an extraordinary combination of freshness and spiciness that evokes sunny Italian summer days. The watermelon provides juiciness and sweetness that contrasts with the salty feta, creating a harmony of flavors. Fragrant basil and the heat of chili pepper add spicy notes, while red onion and celery contribute a light crunch. Balsamic cream and sesame oil give the salad noble depth and completeness. This salad is perfect for summer picnics, light dinners, or as a refreshing side dish to main courses. Italians love to experiment with simple ingredients, and this recipe is a vivid example of how culinary art transforms familiar products into true gastronomic masterpieces.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 177
• Proteins: 7.2g
• Fats: 12.2g
• Carbohydrates: 9.3g

Ingredients

• Watermelon: 60 g
• Red onion: 10 g
• Basil: 5 g
• Sesame oil: 5 ml
• Celery stalk: 20 g
• Chili pepper: 2 g
• Sesame: 1 g
• Tomatoes: 75 g
• Balsamic cream: 5 g
• Feta cheese: 32 g

Cooking steps

1. Remove the rind and seeds from the watermelon. Cut the watermelon, tomatoes, and celery into medium-sized pieces, slice the onion into thin rings, and chop the chili pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Watermelon: 60 g
   • Tomatoes: 75 g
   • Celery stalk: 20 g
   • Red onion: 10 g
   • Chili pepper: 2 g

2. Mix all ingredients and dress with balsamic cream and sesame oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Balsamic cream: 5 g
   • Sesame oil: 5 ml

3. Place the sliced feta/brine cheese on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Feta cheese: 32 g