Watermelon Guacamole with Feta and Mint

Prep 15 min·Total 15 min·4 servings·VEGETARIAN·290 kcal

Top-down view of watermelon feta guacamole in a green bowl, garnished with mint and feta, with pita bread

Ingredients

For the guacamole

1 small watermelon (approx. 500 g / 1.1 lb flesh)
2 avocado (ripe)
100 gr (3.5 oz.) feta cheese
1 small red onion
1-2 Tbsp lime juice
1-2 tsp olive oil
salt
pepper (to taste)

To garnish

30 gr (1 oz.) pistachios (roughly chopped)
fresh mint leaves (optional)

Equipment: Large bowl, Sharp knife, Cutting board

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients

1.Deseed the watermelon and cut the flesh into 1-2 cm cubes.
2.Halve the avocados, remove the pit and scoop out the flesh. Cut it into cubes too.
3.Peel the red onion and finely chop it.

Combine and serve

1.Put the watermelon, avocado and onion into a large bowl.
2.Crumble the feta over the top with your hands.
3.Pour the lime juice over the mixture and add the olive oil.
4.Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5.Finely chop the mint leaves and roughly chop the pistachios, then fold both in.
6.Gently combine everything so the ingredients don't get mashed.
7.Serve immediately, for example with freshly toasted pita bread.

Notes

Tip from my kitchen: I always fold the watermelon in last, otherwise it draws too much water and the guacamole turns runny. If you like, pat the melon cubes dry with kitchen paper first. Fresh basil is wonderful in place of the mint, and for a vegan version I use almond-based vegan feta. It tastes best completely fresh, straight from the bowl on a warm summer evening.

Nutrition per serving: 290 kcal · 7 g protein