SOUTH AFRICAN SPICY MELON SALAD

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Spiced with Harissa, serrano chilies,black olives and cumin topped with feta cheese and almonds. A delightful warm weather salad. This is a recipe I put together for ZWT-7, Africa.

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     Melons

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon harissa (or other hot sauce)
1/2 teaspoon serrano chili (seeded, chopped fine)
1/2 teaspoon cumin (kamoun)
1/2 teaspoon paprika (tahmira)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 -4 cups watermelon (rine removed, chunked,chilled)
1/2 red onion (sliced thin)
2 tablespoons parsley (fresh-chopped)
2 tablespoons mint (fresh- chopped)
1/4 cup black olives (Moroccan olives, pitted-or other oil cured black olives, coarsely chopped)
2 ounces feta cheese (crumbled about 1/2 c.)
3 tablespoons almonds (slivered-optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the oil,lemon juice,spices and salt/pepper, allow to set in refrigerator at least 1 hour.
  • Arrange watermelon chunks on individual serving plates, sprinkle with onion,parsley,mint,olives and feta, drizzle dressing on top.
  • Top with almonds if desired.

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