Watermelon, Lemon Myrtle & Mint Salad with Alexandrina Feta

  • Serves: 8-10

A refreshing summer salad with sweet watermelon, zesty lemon myrtle, and creamy Alexandrina Feta—perfect for staying cool on hot days.

  • Fruit
  • Salad
  • Sides & Relish
  • Vegan
  • Vegetable
  • Vegetarian

When my brothers, Steve and Geoff, and I were kids, Mum would make this salad every summer. She’d carefully scoop out the watermelon flesh and use the hollowed-out melon as a bowl. It was always a hit—gone in minutes! Inevitably, someone would wear the empty shell as a cricket helmet during backyard games.

This version is a refreshing twist for hot weather, with brined Alexandrina Feta helping replenish salts—perfect for a heatwave!

Method:

  1. Prepare the Feta: Coarsely chop Alexandrina Fleurieu Feta into 1cm squares. Keep refrigerated until serving.
  2. Prepare the Watermelon: Chop into 1-2cm cubes and place in a serving bowl. Refrigerate until chilled.
  3. Chop the Mint: Finely chop washed mint leaves and refrigerate.
  4. Assemble: Sprinkle lemon myrtle over the watermelon, drizzle with olive oil, and top with Feta and mint just before serving. Can substitute red onion for lemon myrtle.

Serve ultra-chilled for the best flavour!

By: Rebekah McCaul, Alexandrina Cheese