Foodie Friday: The flavour combinations in this salad are just sensational! Crunchy watermelon, smooth, creamy feta and smoky, chargrilled tomatoes and a hint of chilli, topped with coriander and lemon dressing.You just have to give it a try!

 

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Serves: 6 – 8

 

Ingredients

  • 400 gm cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 kg watermelon, cut into thin wedges
  • 250 gm feta, coarsely crumbled
  • 1 cup (loosely packed) mint
  • 1 cup (loosely packed) coriander
  • ½ Spanish onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 long green chilli, thinly sliced

 

Coriander and lemon dressing

  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 cup (loosely packed) coriander
  • ½ cup (loosely packed) mint
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 lemon, juiced and rind finely grated
  • 80 ml olive oil (1/3 cup)

 

Method

  1. For dressing, dry-roast cumin and coriander seeds until fragrant (30 seconds), then coarsely crush with a mortar and pestle. Pulse coriander, mint, garlic and lemon rind and juice in a food processor until combined, add oil and spices, and pulse to combine.
  2. Heat a char-grill pan over medium-high heat. Toss cherry tomatoes in a bowl with oil to coat, season to taste, then grill, turning occasionally, until blistered (1-2 minutes). Transfer to a bowl with 2 tbsp dressing, toss to coat and set aside.
  3. Arrange watermelon in a bowl or on a serving platter, spoon over tomatoes, scatter with feta, herbs, onion and chilli, drizzle with remaining dressing and serve.

 

Source: Gourmettraveller.com.au