Description
Watermelon Carpaccio with Feta is a refreshing and elegant summer appetizer made with thinly sliced frozen watermelon, crumbled feta, pistachios, and fresh basil, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
300 g watermelon
30 g feta cheese
10 pistachios
Dressing & Garnish:
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp balsamic glaze
Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Watermelon: Using a mandoline, slice the watermelon into thin, carpaccio-style slices.
- Chill the Watermelon: Place the watermelon slices in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up and enhance the texture.
- Assemble the Carpaccio: Arrange the chilled watermelon slices on a serving plate. Top with crushed pistachios, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle with Dressing: Just before serving, drizzle the carpaccio with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze for added flavor and shine.
Notes
If you’re making this dish ahead of time, prepare the watermelon and toppings separately and assemble just before serving to maintain freshness and texture.
For a different flavor, try using other melons such as cantaloupe or honeydew.
For a dairy-free option, substitute feta with a plant-based cheese alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
