This summery fresh and crunchy watermelon salad tastes wonderful with BBQ grilled chicken or pork and a spoonfull of herb salsa verde drizzled over top.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 watermelon

• 1-2 cucumbers diced into quarters

• 1 yellow capsicum finally diced

• 1 hand full of mint roughly chopped

• 1 hand full of coriander roughly chopped

• 3 shallots finally sliced

• 100g sharp Greek feta

For the Salsa Verde:

• 1 1/2 cup of fresh herbs (mint, parsley & coriander)

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp capers rinsed

• Pinch salt

METHOD: 

1. Combine all of the salsa verde ingredients into a food processor, pulsing them until they come together as a smooth paste. Set aside while the salad is being made.

2. To make the salad; Slice the watermelon into small cubes (1- 1 1/2 cm), combine the watermelon, diced cucumber, capsicum, shallots and herbs into a large salad bowl. Gently toss to combine.

3. Serve the salad straight away with the feta crumbled over the top and the herb salsa verde on the side in a small bowl.

Prep time: 15 - 20 minutes

Serve: 4 people

Recipe, styling and photography by Bonnie Coumbe. Visit her site here & Instagram here.