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Melon and watermelon salad with feta, mint, pistachios and honey

Recreate some Mediterranean holiday magic in your own kitchen with the big fresh flavours of the Greek Islands. This is an edited extract from The Greek Islands Cookbook – Simple sun-kissed recipes by Carolina Doriti. Published by Murdoch Books. RRP$39.99

  • Time to make: 15 mins
  • Serving: 2-4
Ratings: 5.0
Ingredients

Ingredients

200g melon (I use galia and rockmelon), cut into cubes and chilled

  • 200g watermelon, cut into cubes and chilled

  • 100–150g feta, cubed

  • 2 tablespoons unroasted pistachios

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (early harvest, if possible)

  • 2 teaspoons runny thyme

  • Honey (or any other honey)

  • 12 small mint leaves, whole or roughly chopped

  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Place melon and watermelon cubes in a colander to drain any excess moisture, then arrange them on a serving platter.

    2 Scatter feta cubes over the fruit, followed by half the toasted pistachios. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

    3 Drizzle the olive oil over the salad, followed by the honey.

    4 Finish by sprinkling over the remaining toasted pistachios and chopped mint on top. Serve immediately.

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