Ah, August. The month where the pavement radiates heat like a personal sun, your ice cream melts before you’ve even paid for it, and the mere thought of turning on the oven sends shivers down your already-perspiring spine. We’ve all been there, staring blankly into the fridge, wishing a magical, cool, and utterly delicious meal would simply appear. Forget heavy roasts and comforting stews; we're in the "Is this salad going to make me levitate from sheer refreshment?" season.
And oh, do we have a levitatingly refreshing contender for you: the Watercress, Feta & Watermelon Salad. Sounds like a fever dream concocted by a very thirsty, very hungry chef, right? A wild trio of peppery greens, salty cheese, and sweet, juicy fruit. But trust me, this isn't just a salad; it's a symphony of crunch, tang, and hydrating sweetness that will make your taste buds perform a standing ovation.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp sunflower seeds
475g rindless watermelon, cut into 1cm cubes
150g crumbled feta cheese
75g arugula/rocket leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp chopped oregano
2 tbsp sunflower seeds
475g rindless watermelon, cut into 1cm cubes
150g crumbled feta cheese
75g arugula/rocket leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp chopped oregano
Instructions:
1. Heat a small frying pan over high heat. Add the sunflower seeds and shaking the pan continuously, dry-fry for 2 minutes, or until they are toasted and lightly golden.
2. Place the watermelon, feta and arugula leaves in a large serving dish and toss gently to combine.
3. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice and chopped oregano in a small jug and season to taste with a little salt and ground black pepper (don't use too much salt as the feta is already quite salty).
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss together well. Scatter with the toasted sunflower seeds and serve. Garnish with some fresh oregano leaves, if desired.
So, go ahead, indulge in this salad and give kale side-eye, because you’ve officially leveled up your salad game. Bon appétit, salad aficionados - may your taste buds thank you!