Famous Kokkari 4-Ingredient Watermelon Feta
If you love the taste of watermelon, but are tired of eating it alone, then prepare to have your mind (and taste buds) blown with this delicious, nutty, tangy twist on watermelon, inspired by a dish at one of my favorite restaurants. This Famous Kokkari 4-Ingredient Watermelon Feta is bursting with fresh, summertime flavors and makes for the perfect appetizer, side dish, or stand-alone snack! With only four ingredients: watermelon, feta cheese, fresh basil, and pine nuts, it's a delicious, vegetarian-friendly dish that is the perfect way to enjoy watermelon season.
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 431kcal
Ingredients
- 6 Cups Watermelon cubed
- ¾ Cup Pine Nuts toasted
- 1 Cup Greek Feta crumbled; I always recommend buying a block of feta and crumbling it yourself, by hand, for best flavor!
- 1 Handful Fresh Basil chopped or torn by hand
- 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Pinch Flaky Salt to taste
Instructions
- To make this Watermelon Feta, start by cubing the watermelon pieces and set them aside.
- Next, heat a small pan on the stove, over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add in the pine nuts and toast them until they're fragrant. This should take approximately 4-5 minutes, but be sure to watch them carefully so that they don't burn.
- Once the pine nuts are done, set them aside to cool while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Crumble the feta cheese and chop or tear the basil into fine pieces.
- Finally, assemble the salad by placing the cubed watermelon into a large dish and topping it with the toasted pine nuts, feta cheese, and basil.
- Drizzle the watermelon with a high-quality olive oil and garnish with a pinch of flaky salt. Then, serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 440mg | Potassium: 431mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1489IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 2mg
