Watermelon & Feta Salad

Photo /Bryan Maleszyk

Watermelon and Feta cheese -- what an unexpectedly wonderful combination. This combo is a Greek favorite that I have great appreciation for. Watermelon and Feta Salad is from Alice Storey's fantastic 200 Super Salads (color photo for each recipe!!!).

Serves 4

Preparation time 10 minutes

Cooking time 2 minutes

Watermelon & Feta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
• 1 lb watermelon
• 6 oz feta cheese
• 1 3/4 lb arugula
• sprigs of mint, parsley, and cilantro
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon orange flower water (for substitutes visit eHow)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon pomegranate syrup (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon superfine sugar
• salt and pepper

Preparation

1. Heat a skillet and dry-fry the sesame seeds for 2 minutes until aromatic, then set aside.
2. Peel, seed, and dice the watermelon and dice the feta. Arrange the watermelon and feta on a large plate with the arugula and herbs.
3. Beat together the oil, orange flower water, lemon juice, pomegranate syrup (if used), and the sugar. Add salt and pepper to taste, then drizzle over the salad.
4. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and serve with toasted pita bread.