Watermelon Olive Feta Remix (Printable Version)
Vibrant watermelon, feta mousse, olives, microgreens, and hibiscus vinaigrette combine for a fresh, modern starter.
# What You'll Need:
→ Watermelon & Garnishes
01 - 600 g seedless watermelon, cut into 2 cm cubes
02 - 60 g kalamata olives, pitted and halved
03 - 30 g microgreens (e.g., arugula, basil, or cress)
04 - Zest of 1 lime
→ Feta Mousse
05 - 120 g feta cheese, crumbled
06 - 60 g Greek yogurt (full-fat)
07 - 30 ml heavy cream
08 - 1 tsp lemon juice
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Hibiscus Vinaigrette
10 - 1 tbsp dried hibiscus flowers (or 1 hibiscus tea bag)
11 - 60 ml boiling water
12 - 30 ml extra-virgin olive oil
13 - 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
14 - 1 tsp honey
15 - Pinch of sea salt
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Place watermelon cubes in a vacuum bag and seal using a chamber vacuum sealer to intensify flavor and color. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. If you don’t have a vacuum sealer, skip this step and use fresh cubes.
02 - Steep dried hibiscus flowers or tea bag in boiling water for 10 minutes. Strain and let cool. Whisk together hibiscus tea (2 tbsp), olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, and salt until emulsified.
03 - In a food processor, blend feta, Greek yogurt, heavy cream, lemon juice, and black pepper until smooth and airy. Transfer to a piping bag for elegant plating, or spoon onto plates.
04 - Arrange watermelon cubes on serving plates. Add kalamata olive halves and dollops or swirls of feta mousse. Drizzle with hibiscus vinaigrette. Sprinkle with lime zest and top with microgreens.
05 - Serve immediately for the freshest texture and flavor.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Easy to prep ahead for stress-free entertaining
- Naturally gluten free and vegetarian friendly
- Balanced flavors with sweet salty creamy and herbaceous notes
- Vibrant colors and textures that steal the show at any gathering
02 -
- This dish combines classic Mediterranean flavors with a floral twist
- High in antioxidant rich ingredients thanks to watermelon, olives, and hibiscus
- Impressive presentation makes it party ready but it is simple enough for everyday
03 -
- Pressing the watermelon cubes with a clean towel before compressing or plating keeps them extra crisp
- Always use brined feta for a creamier more flavorful mousse
- Let the vinaigrette come to room temperature before serving to maximize the floral notes