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Fresh Miso Watermelon Salad with Feta and Shiso

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A refreshing summer salad combining juicy watermelon cubes, crumbled feta, fresh shiso leaves, and a glossy white miso dressing for a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and umami flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 10–12 fresh shiso leaves, thinly sliced (or substitute fresh basil or mint)
  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • Juice of half a lime
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the watermelon. Cut it in half, then slice into 1-inch cubes. Transfer the cubes to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Rinse the shiso leaves gently under cold water and pat dry. Roll them up loosely and slice thinly into ribbons. Add the sliced shiso to the bowl with the watermelon.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together white miso paste, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup (if using), and lime juice until smooth and glossy. Add a teaspoon of water if the dressing is too thick.
  4. Pour the dressing over the watermelon and shiso. Gently fold the ingredients together with a large spoon or spatula, being careful not to break the watermelon cubes. Adjust seasoning with freshly ground black pepper.
  5. Just before serving, crumble feta cheese over the top and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds for garnish.
  6. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes. Stir gently before serving if chilled.

Notes

Use ripe, firm watermelon for best texture. Handle watermelon gently to avoid crushing cubes. Whisk miso dressing thoroughly to avoid clumps. Adjust sweetness with honey or maple syrup based on watermelon sweetness. Assemble salad just before serving to maintain freshness. Toast sesame seeds carefully to avoid burning. Substitute shiso with basil or mint if unavailable. For vegan version, replace feta with firm tofu or vegan cheese and use maple syrup instead of honey.

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Keywords: watermelon salad, miso dressing, feta cheese, shiso leaves, summer salad, refreshing salad, easy salad recipe, umami salad

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