Watermelon Feta Salad with Saffron Dressing
Salad Ingredients:
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4 cups watermelon, cubed (about ½ a medium watermelon)
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1 cup organic feta cheese, crumbled
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½ small red onion, thinly sliced
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¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
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Optional: ¼ cup toasted or sprouted pistachios
Saffron Dressing Ingredients:
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4 pinches The Fullest
Saffron Threads (1 pinch per person) -
2 tablespoons warm filtered water
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon raw honey (or to taste)
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1 small garlic clove, grated
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Pinch of sea salt
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Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Bloom the Saffron:
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Add the saffron threads to the warm water and let steep for 10–15 minutes until the water turns a golden hue.
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Make the Dressing:
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In a small bowl or jar, whisk together:
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Saffron water (threads and all)
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Olive oil
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Lemon juice
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Raw honey
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Grated garlic
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Salt and pepper
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Assemble the Salad:
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In a large bowl or platter, layer the watermelon, crumbled feta, red onion, and mint.
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Drizzle generously with the saffron dressing.
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Top with optional toasted seeds or nuts for added texture.
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Serve immediately while the watermelon is fresh and juicy.