Herby Chopped Watermelon Salad

cook time:

10 min

total time:

10 min

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Prepare to be amazed by a salad that will catch you off guard, just as it did for me. That’s when it hit me – watermelon doesn’t have to play the role of a plain, sweet ending to a meal. It’s so much more versatile, and it truly shines as the foundation of a savory dish. In this case, we’re talking about a diced watermelon salad infused with a burst of herbs. Imagine this: juicy watermelon chunks mingling with the vibrant notes of freshly chopped cilantro, parsley, and mint. And let’s not forget the zingy twist brought by the lemon. Not only does it provide a delightful tang, but its zesty peel also infuses a hint of invigorating citrus fragrance. To round off the experience, a dash of salt, a sprinkle of crushed black pepper, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil come together to give the salad its distinct and irresistible edge. Now, picture this delightful creation served atop a creamy bed of yogurt. Of course, you’re more than welcome to savor it as is. So, dive into this culinary adventure with your taste buds and prepare to see watermelon in a whole new light – a deliciously savory one!

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Juice from lemon
  • 1 Zest from lemon
  • watermelon, cubed
  • ¼ bunch of cilantro
  • ¼ bunch of parsley
  • ¼ bunch of mint
  • ½ tsp black pepper, crushed
  • Atlantic sea salt to taste
  • Yogurt, for serving

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Juice from lemon
  • 1 Zest from lemon
  • watermelon, cubed
  • ¼ bunch of cilantro
  • ¼ bunch of parsley
  • ¼ bunch of mint
  • ½ tsp black pepper, crushed
  • Atlantic sea salt to taste
  • Yogurt, for serving

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Juice from lemon
  • 1 Zest from lemon
  • watermelon, cubed
  • ¼ bunch of cilantro
  • ¼ bunch of parsley
  • ¼ bunch of mint
  • ½ tsp black pepper, crushed
  • Atlantic sea salt to taste
  • Yogurt, for serving
Equipment

Knife
Cutting board

Lets Start Cooking!

step 1

Cut the watermelon into 1/2 inch size cubes. Add them into a mixing bowl.

step 2

Chop the cilantro, parsley, and mint as thin as possible. Add into the mixing bowl.

step 3

Zest the lemon into the mixing bowl. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze all the juice into the mixing bowl.

step 4

Season with salt, black pepper, and extra virgin olive oil.

step 5

Add 1-2 tbsp of yogurt in the middle of the serving plate, and with the spoon spread the yogurt to the side of the plate in a circular motion.

step 6

Add the salad on top of the yogurt and drizzle more extra virgin olive oil.

step 7

YASSS!

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