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

1. Divide watermelon between 6 bowls. Season with pepper.
2. Combine mint, parsley, lemon zest and juice, chilli and oil. Mix well and drizzle over the watermelon.
3. Blitz feta and yoghurt with a stick blender until creamy.
4. Dollop whipped feta onto watermelon and scatter with fresh basil to serve.  

Recipes & styling: Sjaan van der Ploeg 

Photographs: Fresh Living Magazine 

Also read: Love summer with this watermelon poke bowl

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