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Watermelon Feta Chickpea Salad

Cultural Context

This refreshing salad hails from Greece, where watermelon and feta are traditional summer ingredients. The combination celebrates the sweet and salty contrast, often enjoyed during warm months at picnics and gatherings. Today, this salad has gained popularity globally, with variations incorporating different herbs and dressings, making it a versatile dish for various occasions.

GreekGRside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups watermelon
4 oz feta cheese
1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas
1/2 medium red onion
1/4 cup fresh mint
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat feta

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Low-fat feta reduces calories while ricotta offers a creamy texture.

canned chickpeas

🥗Healthier: cooked dried chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Dried chickpeas can be more economical and healthier when cooked from scratch.

1

Rinse and dry rukola, then place it in a salad bowl.

2

Soak chickpeas overnight, then cook in salted water and add to the bowl.

3

Crumble feta cheese into irregular chunks and add to the bowl.

4

Cut watermelon into bite-sized chunks, removing seeds, and add to the bowl.

5

Separate oregano leaves from the stalks and add to the salad.

6

Drizzle olive oil over the salad.

7

Squeeze the juice of half a lime over the salad.

8

Add salt and a pinch of black pepper to taste.

9

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salad.

10

Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients evenly.

11

Garnish with reserved oregano leaves and serve immediately.

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

dairylegumes

Also Known As

Watermelon SaladFeta Chickpea Salad

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