This is a fun way to serve a salad or starter. You can put whatever you like on top, but the watermelon and feta are the basic combination, with the sweetness of the fruit and the saltiness of the cheese. We bought the smaller Spanish watermelons, which only have tiny seeds but you could of course use any watermelon you like – just look for a nicely ripened one for the fullest flavour. Then we added crumbled feta – you could use goat’s cheese – black olives, avocado, rocket, basil, plenty of black pepper and a good drizzle of olive oil. Ready in minutes but looks great!
This summer-special seems to be really popular at the moment, and offers up a great alternative to the usual bread-based appetizers. Without filling you up this fresh and fruity starter helps to whet your appetite for delicious food to come.
In the summer when it’s warm outside this no-cook lunch or starter makes the perfect light meal that requires no heating of pans, or even turning the oven on!
The beauty of this watermelon pizza recipe is that you can really experiment with it and have fun switching up the toppings. We also love making watermelon pizza into a sweet treat, for after a meal. Top with yogurt, honey and berries for a really vibrant, sweet breakfast option throughout the summer months, or what about fresh mint leaves and a little fruit coulis to kick start your day?
Method
- Arrange the watermelon slices on your plate. Top with feta cheese, olives, avocado, rocket and basil, and drizzle with a good amount of olive oil. Season well and serve.
Ingredients
- watermelon, cut into thick slices
- 100g feta cheese, crumbled
- 100g black olives, pips removed
- avocado, roughly chopped
- Olive oil, to serve
- Handful rocket, to serve
- Basil leaves, torn, to serve
-
Spring saladThis healthiest of spring salads tastes delicious and is good for you to boot
-
Bean Salad with CourgetteOne of the best things about summer is the abundance of vegetables. This bean salad with courgette uses up the best the season has to offer and has a mild kick, depending on how much mustard you use.
-
Easy samphire salad
-
Chocolate and hazelnut rouladeThis chocolate and hazelnut roulade comes with an optional Baileys Irish cream liqueur filling for an extra, festive twist
-
Baileys CheesecakeThis no-bake Baileys cheesecake is so easy to make and perfect for cream liqueur lovers, plus it takes just 40 minutes to prepare
-
Chocolate torte with Baileys cream and salted pralineServe this rich Chocolate torte with Baileys cream and salted praline for a festive dessert that makes a popular alternative to Christmas pudding
-
Professional gardener explains why your gutter is the perfect place for growing salads this summerWho would have thought a piece of essential roofing maintenance could become the ultimate tool for growing salad leaves?
-
Jasmine Harman's belted olive green swimsuit stopped us in our tracks - it’s the perfect flattering shade for an end-of-summer holidayJasmine Harman's belted olive green swimsuit is such a gorgeous option if you want to wear bolder shades but love neutral tones
-
Kate Middleton's timeless trench coat is perfect for rainy spring days and chilly summer breezesThe Princess of Wales knows a classic piece when she sees one and her stunning trench coat from 2011 is a style staple that will last years
