Summer Nights Watermelon, Cheese, Fig, and Mint Salad

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Summer Nights Watermelon, Cheese, Fig, and Mint Salad

Summer Nights Watermelon Cheese Fig and Mint Salad
Summer Nights Watermelon Cheese Fig and Mint Salad

When summer meets fall, the most amazing thing happens—watermelon and figs are both in season for a brief period of time. And in my kitchen that means that this salad is happening, almost every other evening. It is a joy to eat, representing the Mediterranean way of living—fresh, vibrant, and colorful. Like many of the best things in life, simple is best.
 

Serves4

Type of DishSalad

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (65 g) pistachio nuts
  • 1 tablespoon (13 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon (21 g) orange blossom honey
  • 4 cups (600 g) cubed watermelon
  • 8 medium figs, quartered
  • 1/2 cup (20 g) fresh mint leaves
  • 8 oz (230 g) semi-creamy feta cheese
  • Flaky sea salt, for topping

Directions

  1. Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the pistachios and sugar and toss together to combine. Stir them together until the sugar dissolves and the nuts are golden, 3 to 4 minutes.
     

  2. Place the pistachios on a piece of parchment paper and let them cool.
     

  3. Mix together the olive oil and honey and set aside. Place the watermelon, figs, mint, and feta in a serving bowl and gently toss together. Drizzle the olive oil–honey dressing over the top and scatter the candied nuts and flaky salt. Enjoy right away.
     

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