Fresh checkerboard salad
https://foodloversmarket.co.za/recipes/checkerboard-salad/
A fresh summer salad that just looks way more impressive than you’re old-fashioned fruit salad bowl! This impressive checkerboard salad doesn’t require any special ingredients– just a little extra time cutting refreshing watermelon, cucumber and fresh summer fruits into cubes. Feta or Vegan feta adds a nice pop of saltiness while olive oil is a dash of flavour.
And, why not experiment with the shapes? Try out a Rubik’s cube salad, or shape it into a Christmas tree for that festive lunch party to make a pretty summer snack board.
Ingredients
- ¼ watermelon, cut into 3 cm cubes
- 1 spanspek, cut into 3 cm cubes
- 1 avocado, cut into 3 cm cubes
- 1 cucumber, cut into 3 cm cubes
- 150g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 200g Violife Dairy-Free Greek White Cheese, cut into 3 cm cubes Or Food Lover’s Market Plain Feta, cut into 3 cm cubes
- 30ml (2 Tbsp) olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 spring onion, thinly sliced
- Handful of basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- On a large platter or plate, arrange the cubed melons, avocado, cucumber, tomatoes and vegan cheese or feta by alternating between them until the platter is covered.
- Drizzle the olive oil and lime and top with the spring onion, basil, and seasoning. Serve as a side and enjoy.
