Watermelon with Cheese and Mint.
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Bulgarians love the sweet and salty combination of watermelon and feta cheese (but only Bulgarian feta will do!), and sometimes mint, brined olives and sliced red onion.
This watermelon salad recipe uses no dressing, instead relying on the comingled juices of the ingredients.
Makes 4 servings of Bulgarian Watermelon Salad Recipe #1
Ingredients
- 2 cups seedless watermelon cut into chunks
- 4 ounces Bulgarian feta cheese cut into chunks a little smaller than watermelon
- 1/4 pound brined black olives
- Chopped or sprigged mint (optional)
- Black pepper (optional)
Preparation
- Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and chill, or place the chilled ingredients side by side on a plate. For a pretty presentation, place a cube of watermelon, then a cube of feta cheese, and then an olive and a mint sprig on a skewer or frilled toothpick.
