Savory Fruit Salads: Watermelon Feta & Citrus Mint

Savory Eats

Savory fruit salads. Yum. As we all know, I have a thing for food with the perfect combination of salty and sweet: Mom's Granola, Nutella & Sea-Salt Cookies...

...so, here are two great salad recipes that combine sweet fruit with savory components in perfect harmony.

Chopped Vegetable, Watermelon, & Feta Salad

from Smitten Kitchen

Ingredients:

*4 servings

• 1 pound plum tomatoes, diced
• 1 & 1/2 cups seeded watermelon, diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1/2 large English cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 10 ounces light feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

Recipe:

1. Toss the tomatoes, watermelon, bell peppers, cucumbers, and radishes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
2. Add half of the crumbled feta, half the green onions, and half of the mint.
3. Mix the remaining cheese, green onions, mint, and oil (1 Tbs) in a food processor. Add the yogurt and oregano. Process to blend but do not over-mix (keep the dressing a little thick).
4. Season with salt and pepper and mix the yogurt dressing into the salad. Enjoy!

Simple Citrus Salad with Mint, Basil, and Red Onion

from Cup of Jo

Ingredients:

*2 servings

• 2 oranges
• 1 grapefruit
• 2 clementines
• A few sprigs each of mint and basil
• 1 small red onion
• 2 Tbs olive oil
• Sea salt, to taste

Recipe:

1. Peel and slice all the citrus into 1/4-inch rounds. Layer the citrus on a platter, alternating different types.
2. Chop the mint and basil and sprinkle over the citrus.
3. Peel and slice the red onion (very thin) into circles and spread on top of the citrus. Drizzle with olive oil (roughly 2 tablespoons) and season with sea salt to taste. Perfect for a summer BBQ!