Ingredients for South African Spicy Melon Salad
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon harissa paste
- Serrano Chili
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Paprika
- Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 4 cups cubed watermelon
- Red Onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds (optional)
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How to Make South African Spicy Melon Salad
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon harissa paste, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Cut 4 cups of watermelon into bite-sized chunks. Finely chop 1/4 cup red onion, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, and 1 tablespoon fresh mint.
- Arrange watermelon chunks on individual serving plates. Sprinkle evenly with red onion, parsley, mint, 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, and 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing generously over the salad.
- Garnish with 1/4 cup slivered almonds (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
10 g
Sugar
35g
Fat
22g
Carbs
4g
