This season we’re loving melon in all forms. These herby watermelon bowls with whipped feta are perfect for summer
Herby watermelon bowls with whipped feta
Serves 6
Watermelon adds a light and sweet flavour to any salad, and pairs perfectly with avocado, red onion and cucumber.
Ingredients
½ large watermelon, cubed
Milled pepper
10g chopped mint
10g chopped parsley
1 lemon, zested and juiced
½ red chilli, deseeded and chopped (optional)
¼ cup olive oil
For the whipped feta
2 discs feta
½ cup double-cream plain yoghurt
10g basil, leaves picked, for serving
Method
- Divide watermelon between 6 bowls. Season with pepper.
- Combine mint, parsley, lemon zest and juice, chilli and oil. Mix well and drizzle over the watermelon.
- Blitz feta and yoghurt with a stick blender until creamy.
- Dollop whipped feta onto watermelon and scatter with fresh basil to serve.
Recipes & styling: Sjaan van der Ploeg
Photographs: Fresh Living Magazine
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