Watermelon & Feta Salad

This salad is summer condensed into a bowl—cool, sweet watermelon meets salty, creamy feta in a contrast that shouldn't work but absolutely does. Fresh mint adds brightness, red onion a sharp bite, and Aleppo pepper brings subtle, fruity heat. A squeeze of lime and a drizzle of olive oil tie it all together. It's refreshing, bold, and impossibly simple. Perfect for hot days when you want something light but full of flavour, something that feels like a celebration of the season. Make it just before serving to keep the watermelon crisp and the mint fresh.

Ingredients

600g seedless watermelon, cut into cubes
150g feta cheese, crumbled
Large handful fresh mint leaves, torn
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (or paprika)
Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes and place in a large serving bowl.
Scatter the crumbled feta over the watermelon.
Add the torn mint leaves and thinly sliced red onion.
Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice. Toss very gently to avoid breaking up the watermelon.
Sprinkle with Aleppo pepper and a pinch of sea salt. Serve immediately while fresh and cool.

Paprika