Watermelon, Feta And Pistachio Salad

Name: Watermelon, Feta And Pistachio Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 medium watermelon, cut into triangular slices; 200 g feta, drained and cut into large matchsticks; 1 cup torn basil; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp sherry vinegar; 1/3 cup chopped toasted pistachios; 3 tbsp chopped kalamata olives

Prep Time20 min
Total Time20 min
Makes6 servings

By Chatelaine

Watermelon, Feta And Pistachio Salad sprinkled with kalamata olives, fresh basil and drizzled with sherry vinegar and olive oil

(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

This watermelon, feta and pistachio salad is a nice combination of sweet and salty. It'll be a great crowd-pleaser at your next picnic.

Ingredients

1 medium watermelon, cut into triangular slices
200 g feta, drained and cut into large matchsticks
1 cup torn basil
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp sherry vinegar
1/3 cup chopped toasted pistachios
3 tbsp chopped kalamata olives

Instructions

ARRANGE watermelon slices diagonally on a long platter. Season with fresh pepper. Scatter feta, then basil over watermelon.
WHISK oil with vinegar in a small bowl. Drizzle over salad.
TOP with pistachios and olives.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 282, Protein 9g, Carbohydrates 25g, Fat 19g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 462mg.
Excellent source of vitamin A.

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