Watermelon Feta Salad with Saffron Dressing

Salad Ingredients:

• 4 cups watermelon, cubed (about ½ a medium watermelon)
  
  

• 1 cup organic feta cheese, crumbled
  
  

• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  
  

• ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
  
  

• Optional: ¼ cup toasted or sprouted pistachios
  
  

Saffron Dressing Ingredients:

• 4 pinches saffron threads (1 pinch per person)
  
  

• 2 tablespoons warm filtered water
  
  

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  
  

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  
  

• 1 teaspoon raw honey (or to taste)
  
  

• 1 small garlic clove, grated
  
  

• Pinch of sea salt
  
  

• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  
  

Instructions:

1. Bloom the Saffron:
   
   

• Add the saffron threads to the warm water and let steep for 10–15 minutes until the water turns a golden hue.
  
  

2. Make the Dressing:
   
   

• In a small bowl or jar, whisk together:
  
  

• Saffron water (threads and all)
  
  

• Olive oil
  
  

• Lemon juice
  
  

• Raw honey
  
  

• Grated garlic
  
  

• Salt and pepper
  
  

3. Assemble the Salad:
   
   

• In a large bowl or platter, layer the watermelon, crumbled feta, red onion, and mint.
  
  

• Drizzle generously with the saffron dressing.
  
  

• Top with optional toasted seeds or nuts for added texture.
  
  

4. Serve immediately while the watermelon is fresh and juicy.