Zucchini Watermelon and Feta Salad
Ingredients
- 1/2 seedless watermelon scooped into balls with a melon baller OR cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks, chilled
- 1 to 2 cups strawberries sliced thin, optional
- 3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives* coarsely chopped, optional
- pickled red onions chopped, recipe link below
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- kosher salt or Maldon sea salt flakes optional
- 1 small zucchini unpeeled and sliced thin
- fresh mint leaves
- dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Using a large mixing bowl, add the watermelon balls or chunks, strawberries (if using), olives or pickled red onions, and feta. Drizzle on the olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice and toss together gently. Sprinkle on just a pinch of salt if desired.
- Arrange the zucchini slices on a platter and top with the watermelon and strawberry mixture. Garnish with the mint leaves and just a touch of dill for fun. Drizzle with a touch more olive oil and give another very light squeeze of lemon (if desired) and serve immediately.
Notes
*Olives might seem like an odd addition here but it's the sweet and salty combination that works! If you don't want to add, you can simply omit the olives.
Quick Pickled Red Onions recipe, click here.