Melon preparation:
Wash and peel the melon, removing the seeds and cut into cubes or balls. If you prefer a more elegant presentation, use a melon baller to make melon balls.
Preparation of the Feta cheese:
Cut the Feta cheese into small cubes or crumble it with your hands, according to your preference. Set aside.
Preparation of the herbs:
Carefully wash the basil and mint leaves. You can leave a few whole leaves to garnish the salad at the end.
Assembling the salad:
On a large plate or salad bowl, arrange the melon cubes evenly.
Sprinkle the Feta cheese over the melon, distributing it evenly.
Add the basil and mint leaves to the salad, aiming for even distribution.
Dressing:
In a small bowl, mix the extra virgin olive oil with the balsamic vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to emulsify the mixture.
Dress the salad:
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. You can adjust the amount of dressing to suit your personal preference.
Optional - Add nuts:
If you want to add a crunchy touch, sprinkle walnuts or slivered almonds over the salad.
Final garnish:
Garnish the salad with some additional basil leaves and mint to bring out its freshness.
Serving:
Serve the Melon and Feta Cheese Salad immediately to enjoy it at its peak of freshness.
1 melon (preferably cantaloupe or piel de sapo melon)
200 g Feta cheese
1 cup of fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup walnuts or slivered almonds (optional)