Melon and Cheese Meze

Ingredients

• 2 slices of sweet and firm melon
• 150 grams feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 5-6 fresh mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon roasted sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Juice of half a lemon

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

Method

1. 1

   Peel the melon and cut it into small cubes.

2. 2

   Mash the feta cheese in a bowl with a fork until smooth.

3. 3

   Arrange the chopped melon on a serving plate.

4. 4

   Carefully place or pipe the mashed cheese over the melon.

5. 5

   Mix olive oil and lemon juice, then drizzle over the meze.

6. 6

   Garnish with fresh mint leaves, roasted sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes before serving.

Note. Choosing a melon that is not too watery and a mildly salted cheese enhances the overall flavor balance.