CHRISTMAS SALAD 3 - WATERMELON, CUCUMBER AND FETA SALAD

- METHOD -

Start off by slicing the celery into very thin strips (a julienne peeler makes this easy) and place strips in cold water for a few minutes. Then slice watermelon and cucumber any way you like – we used an old-fashioned melon baller to make watermelon ‘baubles’ for our wreath and a cookie cutter to make watermelon and cucumber stars. 

Next, pat dry celery and shape a ring of celery on the rim of a large round plate (think of it as the ‘moss’ for your wreath). Crumble over feta, then build your wreath with your baubles and stars. Drizzle over balsamic glaze, give it a generous grinding of black pepper. Artfully place small rocket leaves, pop on the caper berries and you’re done. Merry Christmas!

Recipe concept & photography by Lizet Hartley.

Lizet Hartley is a freelance stills and reel food stylist, food photographer and recipe developer. In her spare time she – rather predictably – cooks. Get more of her recipes on her blog at http://www.melkkos-merlot.co.za