Melon Salad Recipe
fresh and pickled summer melon, feta, mint, shaved fennel, fresno chili, aleppo & olive oil
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Ingredients
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Fresh Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
Prepare the Melons
Cut the watermelon and cantaloupe into bite-sized cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add Feta and Mint
Crumble the feta cheese over the melon cubes and add the fresh mint leaves. Gently toss to combine.
Add Shaved Fennel
Add the shaved fennel to the bowl and toss again to mix the ingredients evenly.
Prepare Chili and Seasoning
Thinly slice the Fresno chili and add it to the salad. Sprinkle Aleppo pepper, salt, and black pepper over the top.
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle the olive oil over the salad and give it a final gentle toss to coat everything evenly.
Serve
Transfer the salad to a serving platter and enjoy immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.