BY MILA HYMAN / FOOD PHOTOGRAPHER + STYLIST BASED IN DUBAI
MELON AND ZAATAR SALAD
PERFECT FOR SUMMER / LUNCH OR AS A SIDE DISH WHEN BARBECUING OR ENTERTAINING FRIENDS / VERY SIMPLE USING ONLY A FEW INGREDIENTS
The secret ingredient is always love !
Use this recipe as an inspirational guideline. I invite you to get creative, experiment, try new ingredients and different combos. If you don't have/like something, swap it out with something else. Taste as you go along. Trust your tastebuds and your gut...and most importantly, have fun!
Love x Mila*
I was pleasantly surprised when I first tried melon and zaatar together. The tangy, herbal nuttiness of the zaatar balances beautifully with the sweet juicy flavours of the melon. A match made in heaven!
This salad is super simple and uses very few ingredients, so it's perfect for a summer's lunch or served as a side for summer barbecues and entertaining friends.
Melon, a.k.a. Cantaloupe, Rockmelon, Sweet Melon, or Spanspek, as we like to call it in South Africa!
For the recipe, I'll let you improvise on the quantities depending on the size salad you're making.
MELON AND ZAATAR SALAD
Instructions
It's better to assemble the salad just before eating, so the greens are fresh. The melon can be prepared in advance.
Pick a platter or flat-ish serving plate and have fun assembling this gorgeous vibrant salad!
ENJOY + HAPPY EATING!
Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions, comments or requests.
I would love to hear if you've tried the recipe and what you think of it!
Love x Mila*