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watermelon salad in form of a round watermelon slice with toppings on a plate decorated with fig leaves, with rays of sunshinebrushing over the plate

Watermelon salad with fig jam drizzle

This Watermelon Salad with Fig Jam Drizzle captures the essence of Mediterranean summer — vibrant, refreshing, and full of contrast. Juicy watermelon meets creamy feta, fragrant basil, and a scattering of pomegranate seeds for sparkle and crunch. The star of the dish is the fig jam drizzle, a luscious blend of sweet figs and tangy white balsamic that ties everything together in perfect harmony. It’s a salad that feels both elegant and effortless, ideal for sunlit lunches, picnics, or as a stunning starter for warm-weather gatherings. Light, colourful, and irresistibly fresh, this Watermelon Salad with Fig Jam Drizzle turns simple ingredients into something truly memorable.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish, starter
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • For the dressing
  • 6 Tbsp fig jam
  • 6 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar
  • 90 ml olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • For the salad
  • 4 slices of a small, ripe watermelon, 2 cm thick
  • 4 feta rounds, well drained and cubed
  • 1 handfull small basil leaves or bigger basil leaves torn into small pieces
  • 1/2 red onion, peeled, finely diced
  • 150 g fresh pomegranate seeds
  • some micro leaves (optional)
  • 20 g pistachio nuts, rougly chopped OR any other nut of your choice for some crunch

Instructions
 

  • Make the dressing
    In a small bowl, combine fig jam and white balsamic vinegar. Warm the mixture briefly in the microwave — this helps the jam dissolve and blend smoothly.
  • Add the seasoning
    Whisk in olive oil, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper until the dressing is well emulsified. Set aside.
  • Prepare the watermelon
    Peel and slice the watermelon into 2-3 cm thick rounds, and place one piece on each serving plate.
  • Dress the base
    Drizzle each watermelon slice with a little of the fig jam dressing to infuse flavour.
  • Add the toppings
    Scatter feta cubes, fresh basil leaves, finely diced red onion, pomegranate seeds, and micro leaves (if using) over the watermelon.
  • Finish and serve
    Sprinkle with chopped pistachios or your choice of toasted nuts, then drizzle with a final touch of the fig jam dressing.
  • Serve immediately, while the salad is cool and refreshing.
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