So we’re eating my $7 Israeli feta, Virginia and I, pinching pieces straight off the block, and she suddenly looks at me and asks, have you ever tried this with watermelon?
Feta cheese and watermelon? Well, no, I tell her. But I haven’t tried clam juice with my shampoo, either. Feta and watermelon? Surely this is the jetlag talking; she’s just dazed from her 20-journey from Sidney, Australia and isn’t talking sense. But no, she insists. Watermelon and feta salad. It’s delicious.
And then, sitting in my kitchen swaying slightly from exhaustion, she goes on to relate the recipe. She’s a longtime restaurant worker and caterer. She knows food. I realize a good thing when I hear it, and I dutifully write it down.
I haven’t tried this yet, but it sounds divine. It also sounds like something that in my hands could come out toxic. You try it instead, and let me know how it comes out.
Watermelon, cut into triangles. How much watermelon? Virge just shrugs.
some chopped walnuts.
a small amount of thinly-sliced red onion.
chopped fresh mint (or parsely. Mint sounds better to me.)
Feta, crumbled.
Fresh lemon vinagrette all over this and some salt and pepper.
If it needs something more, a dash of red wine vinegar.
Toss, maybe? I dunno, I didn’t get this detail.
Oh heck, here’s a more detailed description from Epicurious…chickens.
If you’re a better cook than me — and chances are good that you are — give this a shot. Doesn’t it sound like the perfect midsummer’s night snack?
Go! And let me know what you think.
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They used to serve this as a side at my work canteen back in the UK. It was always very popular. We had good caterers.
i’ve had it before (but maybe with feta that was a bit cheaper…) and i can vouch for its easy deliciousness. and ease. did i mention it’s easy? (:
I had this before at a party and it is really good. I always meant to try it myself. You have inspired me to take the plunge!
Very nice, Easy to prefer.. and I must agree its perfect for party..
Being an outsider who doesn’t know much about western food, I was amazed trying this in one of my friend’s party. I was pleading my friend to tell what it was and how it was made. He kept saying it was a secret. Guess it’s not a secret after all. In your face Monty…lol. Thanks for the recipe, seems very easy and wonderful to eat.