Name: Watermelon, pomegranate and feta salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6-8
Ingredients: 1/4 watermelon, cut into wedges; 100g marinated feta in oil, drained, oil reserved; 4 green figs, halved or quartered; 1 pomegranate, seeds removed; 1/2 bunch mint, leaves picked; 2 Tbsp pomegranate molasses; Murray River Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season

In cheery Christmas colours of red and green, this stunning salad will garner all the oohs and ahhs. To save time, buy a punnet of pomegranate arils from the supermarket – too easy!

The watermelon’s sweetness and the feta’s saltiness make this salad a winning combination.

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How to make watermleon, pomegranate and feta salad

Ingredients

1/4 watermelon, cut into wedges

100g marinated feta in oil, drained, oil reserved

4 green figs, halved or quartered

1 pomegranate, seeds removed

1/2 bunch mint, leaves picked

2 Tbsp pomegranate molasses

Murray River Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season

Method

Arrange watermelon, drained feta, figs, pomegranate seeds and mint on a platter.

Combine pomegranate molasses and 1 tablespoon of the reserved feta oil in a bowl, and whisk to combine. Season, then drizzle dressing over salad and serve.

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