My Lebanese watermelon salad is so refreshing, delicious and easy to make it hardly needs a recipe, but i've written it out just for you.
I love salads with white cheese and can't resist ordering them when in a deli, just to pick out the cheese.
The secret ingredient is pomegranate molasses (rub ruman) which replaces lemon and adds a unique tangy sourness.
I also have another halloumi melon salad which is similar and worth checking out.
Of course don't forget our classic fattoush salad, tabbouleh and cabbage and tomato salads.
Ingredients
Choosing a firm ripe watermelon is key, and you should look for several things:
The stem should be dry and woody, and when you 'slap' the watermelon it should reverberate slightly to indicate high water content.
A yellow 'field spot' and brown webbing also indicate high sugar content for sweetness.
You can use any white firm cheese that will hold its shape.
Feta is always a good available option, but also a firm cream cheese or goats cheese can be delicious.
I love to garnish with chives instead of thick onion pieces, although you can slice very thin strands of onions if you prefer.
I also like to add flaked almonds as they add crunch without being too chunky.
Of course a good drizzle of pomegranate molasses will bring the whole thing together, you can replace this with cream of balsamic vinegar if you don't have any.
Finally a good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil is essential.
You can chop the salad any way you want but I think a nice variation of squares, semi circles and triangles makes it pleasing to the eye.
📖 Recipe
Lebanese watermelon salad
Refreshing tangy perfectly balanced watermelon salad for summer
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon cut into bitesize triangles
- 1 cucumber sliced half circles
- ½ cup feta cheese *or other firm white cheese
- 7-10 chives finely chopped
- 5-7 mint leaves finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- sprinkle of salt
- flaked almonds for garnish
Instructions
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Slice the watermelon into bitesize triangles and place onto a large platter
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Finely chop the mint and chives, sprinkle on top
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Add the cucumber (sliced in half then semi circles) and the feta
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Sprinkle the salt, drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and pomegranate molasses
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Garnish with a small handful of flaked almonds
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Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
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Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with this salad:
Jian
Simple and delicious