What does summer on a plate look like? Exactly like this photo, Chef! Enjoy this sensational, cooling salad that is tossed with juicy watermelon, fresh cucumber, creamy feta, refreshing mint, sweet pomegranate gems, pickled onions, nutty almonds, and toasted pita chunks.
Watermelon & Creamy Feta Salad
Watermelon & Creamy Feta Salad
with fresh mint & pita bread chunks
Hands on Time: 20 - 35 minutes
Overall Time: 35 - 50 minutes
Ingredients:
- Almonds
- Cucumber
- Danish-style Feta
- Dried Pomegranate Gems
- Fresh Mint
- Green Leaves
- Lemon
- Low Fat Plain Yoghurt
- Pickled Onions
- Pita Bread
- Pita Breads
- Watermelon Cubes
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Blender (optional)
ALL THE Almonds
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
ZESTY YOGHURT
In a small bowl, mash together the yoghurt and ½ the crumbled feta with a fork. Add water in 5ml increments if the mixture is not coming together. Alternatively, place in a blender and pulse until smooth. Mix through the Lemon zest (to taste), a squeeze of lemon juice, and seasoning. Set aside.
TOASTY PITAS
Place a clean pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the pita until heated through, 30-60 seconds per side. Alternatively, place them on a plate and heat up in the microwave, 30-60 seconds. Cut into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
CELEBRATION OF COLOUR
In a salad bowl, combine the watermelon pieces, the diced Cucumber, the remaining crumbled feta, the sliced mint, the rinsed leaves, the pomegranate gems, ½ the toasted nuts, the Pickled Onions, the pita chunks, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
SO REFRESHING!
Serve up the deliciously fresh summer salad and drizzle with the Lemon-laced whipped yoghurt & feta dip. Garnish with the remaining nuts.
Almonds - 15g
Low Fat Plain Yoghurt - 30ml
Danish-style Feta - 50g
Lemon - 1
Pita Bread - 1
Watermelon Cubes - 100g
Cucumber - 100g
Fresh Mint - 3g
Green Leaves - 20g
Dried Pomegranate Gems - 15g
Pickled Onions - 20g
ALL THE Almonds
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
ZESTY YOGHURT
In a small bowl, mash together the yoghurt and ½ the crumbled feta with a fork. Add water in 5ml increments if the mixture is not coming together. Alternatively, place in a blender and pulse until smooth. Mix through the Lemon zest (to taste), a squeeze of lemon juice, and seasoning. Set aside.
TOASTY PITAS
Place a clean pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the pitas until heated through, 30-60 seconds per side. Alternatively, place them on a plate and heat up in the microwave, 30-60 seconds. Cut into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
CELEBRATION OF COLOUR
In a salad bowl, combine the watermelon pieces, the diced Cucumber, the remaining crumbled feta, the sliced mint, the rinsed leaves, the pomegranate gems, ½ the toasted nuts, the Pickled Onions, the pita chunks, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
SO REFRESHING!
Serve up the deliciously fresh summer salad and drizzle with the Lemon-laced whipped yoghurt & feta dip. Garnish with the remaining nuts.
Almonds - 30g
Low Fat Plain Yoghurt - 60ml
Danish-style Feta - 100g
Lemon - 1
Pita Breads - 2
Watermelon Cubes - 200g
Cucumber - 200g
Fresh Mint - 5g
Green Leaves - 40g
Dried Pomegranate Gems - 30g
Pickled Onions - 40g
ALL THE Almonds
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
ZESTY YOGHURT
In a small bowl, mash together the yoghurt and ½ the crumbled feta with a fork. Add water in 5ml increments if the mixture is not coming together. Alternatively, place in a blender and pulse until smooth. Mix through the Lemon zest (to taste), a squeeze of lemon juice, and seasoning. Set aside.
TOASTY PITAS
Place a clean pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the pitas until heated through, 30-60 seconds per side. Alternatively, place them on a plate and heat up in the microwave, 30-60 seconds. Cut into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
CELEBRATION OF COLOUR
In a salad bowl, combine the watermelon pieces, the diced Cucumber, the remaining crumbled feta, the sliced mint, the rinsed leaves, the pomegranate gems, ½ the toasted nuts, the Pickled Onions, the pita chunks, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
SO REFRESHING!
Serve up the deliciously fresh summer salad and drizzle with the Lemon-laced whipped yoghurt & feta dip. Garnish with the remaining nuts.
Almonds - 45g
Low Fat Plain Yoghurt - 90ml
Danish-style Feta - 150g
Lemon - 1
Pita Breads - 3
Watermelon Cubes - 300g
Cucumber - 300g
Fresh Mint - 8g
Green Leaves - 60g
Dried Pomegranate Gems - 45g
Pickled Onions - 60g
ALL THE Almonds
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
ZESTY YOGHURT
In a small bowl, mash together the yoghurt and ½ the crumbled feta with a fork. Add water in 5ml increments if the mixture is not coming together. Alternatively, place in a blender and pulse until smooth. Mix through the Lemon zest (to taste), a squeeze of lemon juice, and seasoning. Set aside.
TOASTY PITAS
Place a clean pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the pitas until heated through, 30-60 seconds per side. Alternatively, place them on a plate and heat up in the microwave, 30-60 seconds. Cut into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
CELEBRATION OF COLOUR
In a salad bowl, combine the watermelon pieces, the diced Cucumber, the remaining crumbled feta, the sliced mint, the rinsed leaves, the pomegranate gems, ½ the toasted nuts, the Pickled Onions, the pita chunks, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
SO REFRESHING!
Serve up the deliciously fresh summer salad and drizzle with the Lemon-laced whipped yoghurt & feta dip. Garnish with the remaining nuts.
Almonds - 60g
Low Fat Plain Yoghurt - 125ml
Danish-style Feta - 200g
Lemon - 1
Pita Breads - 4
Watermelon Cubes - 400g
Cucumber - 400g
Fresh Mint - 10g
Green Leaves - 80g
Dried Pomegranate Gems - 60g
Pickled Onions - 80g
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Watermelon & Creamy Feta Salad?
The preparation time for Watermelon & Creamy Feta Salad with fresh mint & pita bread chunks is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Watermelon & Creamy Feta Salad with fresh mint & pita bread chunks?
The total time required to make Watermelon & Creamy Feta Salad with fresh mint & pita bread chunks is between 35 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does Watermelon & Creamy Feta Salad provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Watermelon & Creamy Feta Salad?
Almonds, Cucumber, Danish-style Feta, Dried Pomegranate Gems, Fresh Mint, Green Leaves, Lemon, Low Fat Plain Yoghurt, Pickled Onions, Pita Bread, Pita Breads, Watermelon Cubes
What is the nutritional information of Watermelon & Creamy Feta Salad?
Calories: 670, Carbs: 91 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 26.2 grams, Sugar: 19.5 grams, Salt: 1225 grams
How do I prepare Watermelon & Creamy Feta Salad?
ALL THE ALMONDS: Place the almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. ZESTY YOGHURT: In a small bowl, mash together the yoghurt and ½ the crumbled feta with a fork. Add water in 5ml increments if the mixture is not coming together. Alternatively, place in a blender and pulse until smooth. Mix through the lemon zest (to taste), a squeeze of lemon juice, and seasoning. Set aside. CELEBRATION OF COLOUR: In a salad bowl, combine the watermelon pieces, the diced cucumber, the remaining crumbled feta, the sliced mint, the rinsed leaves, the pomegranate gems, ½ the toasted nuts, the pickled onions, the pita chunks, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. TOASTY PITAS: Place a clean pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the pitas until heated through, 30-60 seconds per side. Alternatively, place them on a plate and heat up in the microwave, 30-60 seconds. Cut into bite-sized pieces and set aside. SO REFRESHING!: Serve up the deliciously fresh summer salad and drizzle with the lemon-laced whipped yoghurt & feta dip. Garnish with the remaining nuts.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Watermelon & Creamy Feta Salad?
Almonds, Cucumber, Danish-style Feta, Dried Pomegranate Gems, Fresh Mint, Green Leaves, Lemon, Low Fat Plain Yoghurt, Pickled Onions, Pita Bread, Pita Breads, Watermelon Cubes
How many calories does Watermelon & Creamy Feta Salad have?
670 calories
How much fat content does Watermelon & Creamy Feta Salad have?
grams