Watermelon Salad with Feta, Walnut & Nigella Seeds
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December 9, 2024
This Watermelon Salad with Feta, Walnut & Nigella Seeds is a refreshing and flavorful dish that perfectly blends sweet, salty, and nutty notes! Juicy watermelon cubes pair beautifully with creamy feta, while soaked walnuts add a satisfying crunch. Toasted nigella seeds bring a subtle earthiness, and fresh mint leaves provide a cooling contrast.
Perfect as a light summer side, a refreshing appetizer, or a complement to grilled dishes, this salad is both simple and elegant. Serve chilled for a crisp, hydrating bite that’s bursting with bold flavors and textures!
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Ingredients:
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| 1cup walnut halves | |
| 5lb watermelon | |
| 7oz feta cheese | |
| 3sprigs mint | |
| 1tsp nigella seeds |
Directions
1.
Prepare the Walnuts
Soak walnuts in hot water for 5 minutes. Rinse and cover them with cold water and a pinch of salt. Let stand for a few minutes or up to half a day for a deeper flavor. Drain and set aside.
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2.
Prepare the Watermelon and Cheese
1. Cut the watermelon into cubes or scoop out the red flesh with a spoon and place it in a serving bowl. | 2. Cube or crumble the feta cheese over the watermelon.
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3.
Assemble the Salad
Add the drained walnut pieces to the bowl and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
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4.
Toast the Nigella Seeds
Heat a small pan over medium heat and toast the nigella seeds briefly until fragrant.
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5.
Finish and Serve
Sprinkle the toasted nigella seeds over the salad. Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing dish!
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.
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