Food: Enjoy the sweet and salty pairing of watermelon, feta and mint in this summery salad
Do you salt your watermelon? If you do, you will immediately understand why watermelon and feta cheese are a perfect match. If not, learn why you should grab your salt shaker and give your next slice of watermelon or cantaloupe a little sprinkle. Add a little mint and balsamic vinegar to the mix, and you have a refreshing and delicious summer side dish.
If you decide to test this, salt the melon a little at a time, as it is very easy to go overboard. However, salt can also come from sources other than a salt shaker. How about a slice of prosciutto wrapped around a piece of ripe melon or, in this case, some crumbled salty feta cheese? by signing up you agree to our terms of service Watermelon, mint and feta salad is a cool, sweet and salty treat for summer. - Courtesy of Penny Kazmier The inspiration for this recipe came from an appetizer my son and daughter-in-law brought to a summer party. Half-inch chunks of salty feta were threaded onto individual toothpicks, followed by a mint leaf and a bite-sized cube of watermelon. Once assembled and placed on a platter, the entire pate received a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
The result is a fresh and delicious combination perfect by itself or with almost anything you pair it with. Unfortunately, it does not keep well as leftovers, so make only the amount your need and throw another batch together tomorrow, or use the ingredients to make some of those tasty appetizers I mentioned earlier.
• Penny Kazmier, a wife and mother of four from South Barrington, won the 2011 Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge. Contact Penny at [email protected] ounces sheep's milk feta, crumbledBalsamic glazeThere are no exact measurements for this salad, so feel free to add more/less of each ingredient based on your own preference.
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