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Watermelon Feta Salad with Saffron Dressing

Saffron Watermelon Feta Salad with fresh herbs on a ceramic plate

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 The Fullest

     

    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.

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