Summer Melon Salad
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed mixed melon
- 3 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon or lime
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- Pink Himalayan salt and black pepper
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup toasted pistachios, chopped
Instructions
- 1. In a large serving bowl, combine the melon, cucumbers, and basil. Gently toss to mix.2. To make the vinaigrette, in a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, mint, and chives. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.3. Drizzle half the vinaigrette over the salad, gently tossing to coat. Add the feta and pistachios, then drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the top. Garnish the salad with more basil before serving.
