Description
A festive and refreshing Watermelon, Feta and Mint Christmas Wreath Salad featuring juicy watermelon triangles, fresh mint leaves, and crumbled Greek feta cheese, all drizzled with a zesty honey-lime dressing. Perfect for holiday gatherings and summer celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Watermelon Wreath
- 1 kg watermelon - prepared weight, trimmed of rind, chilled
- 6 sprigs fresh mint leaves - leaves picked
- 100 g Greek feta cheese - roughly crumbled
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoon honey
- freshly ground black pepper - optional
Instructions
- Wash the watermelon: Thoroughly wash the rind of the watermelon to remove dirt and bacteria before cutting.
- Cut the watermelon: Slice watermelon into 1 cm thick slices, then cut into approximately 4.5 cm squares, and finally into triangles; discard the rind.
- Cut watermelon stars: Using the neater watermelon offcuts, cut out 12 stars with a small star cookie cutter for decoration.
- Arrange the wreath: Place watermelon triangles around the perimeter of a large platter, interspersing fresh mint leaves as you go. Add the star-shaped pieces on top.
- Add feta cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled Greek feta cheese evenly over the top of the arranged watermelon and mint.
- Prepare the dressing: Combine olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, and freshly ground black pepper in a bowl and mix well, adjusting seasoning if desired.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and serve immediately for best freshness and texture.
Notes
- Use chilled watermelon for crisp texture; avoid leaving watermelon at room temperature for too long to prevent sogginess.
- The Australian tablespoon (20 ml) is used; if elsewhere, use 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon per tablespoon measurement.
- Make the salad just before serving to retain watermelon crispness; components can be prepped earlier and refrigerated separately.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours, though watermelon may release water and mint leaves may darken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
