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Pickle-Back Watermelon Salad


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  • Author: Alexander Johnson
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A refreshing salad combining the sweetness of watermelon with tangy pickled onions and creamy vegan feta, perfect for summer.


Ingredients

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  • 1 small seedless watermelon, chilled, rind removed, cut into 2 cm cubes (approximately 1.5 kg)
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 100 ml pickle brine (from jarred pickles)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 150 g vegan feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (optional)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine sliced red onion, pickle brine, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir well and let the onions marinate for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. While the onions marinate, arrange the watermelon cubes in a large serving bowl or platter.
  3. After marinating, drain the onions well (reserve a spoonful or two of the brine if desired for added flavor).
  4. Scatter the pickled onions evenly over the watermelon, then sprinkle crumbled vegan feta cheese over the salad.
  5. Add chopped mint and dill. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
  6. Drizzle a little reserved pickling brine over the salad just before serving for extra tang.
  7. Serve immediately, chilled, and enjoy.

Notes

  • For added flavor, reserve some pickle brine to drizzle over the salad before serving.
  • Feel free to experiment with other herbs to suit your taste.
  • This salad is best served chilled.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg