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Yapay Yemek

Melon Cheese Meze

A refreshing summer meze with sweet melon slices and salty white cheese.

Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Time
10 min
Servings
4
Calories
120
Level
Easy
Heat
Mild
Region
turkish
Melon Cheese Meze
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Servings4
Measures

1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 medium melon, sliced
  • 200 g white cheese, cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • A pinch of fresh mint, finely chopped

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

  1. 1

    Wash the melon, remove the seeds and cut into thin slices.

  2. 2

    Cube the cheese and place it in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Arrange the melon slices on a serving plate and sprinkle the cheese cubes over them.

  4. 4

    Mix olive oil, honey and pepper, then drizzle over the meze.

  5. 5

    Garnish with chopped mint and serve immediately.

Note. Adjust the honey to balance the cheese's saltiness to your taste.

Questions

Can I use another fruit instead of melon?

Watermelon works well as a slightly tart alternative.

Is there a vegan alternative to the cheese?

Yes, use vegan feta or firm tofu seasoned with lemon juice.

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