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May 27, 2015

Spinach, Watermelon and Zucchini Noodle Salad

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A fresh and summery watermelon zucchini noodle salad with grilled halloumi that features watermelon’s savory side.

Watermelon, Spinach and Zucchini Noodle Salad in Bowls

Wonderfully cool and crunchy, watermelon is truly the perfect summer food.

Refreshingly delicious, it keeps you hydrated while offering a good dose of potassium and lycopene.  And while biting into a freshly cut slice on a hot day is one of those simple summer pleasures, it’s also equally tasty paired with more savory flavors, making it a multitasking kind of fruit.

Watermelon Wedges

Combine sweet watermelon, with fresh baby spinach, slippery zucchini noodles and the freshness of mint and basil and you’ve got the makings of a dish that’s a welcome addition to any summer menu.  It’s tough to think of a better dinner on a warm evening, and this is just the kind of dish I want to dig into at a picnic or barbeque.

This watermelon zucchini noodle salad relies on fresh ingredients that deliver big flavors when married together in the simplest of fashion.

Watermelon, Spinach and Zucchini Noodle Salad in Bowls

You start with a base of tender baby spinach, topped with tender zucchini noodles slicked with bits of black olives and chopped basil.  Triangles of juicy watermelon are next in line as is a sprinkling of fresh mint.  The final flourish are warm slice of grilled halloumi cheese and a pinch of sea salt to tie it all together.

Saltly black olives and Halloumi cheese bring out the sweetness in the watermelon, amplifying its flavor, while the lime vinaigrette provides acidity and liveliness and the herbs a fresh counterpoint to both the salty and sweet flavors.

It’s quick and casual and just the kind of thing you’ll find yourself craving on a hot day.

Serves 2 to 4

Watermelon, Spinach and Zucchini Noodle Salad

Sylvie Shirazi

Yields 2-4

A fresh and summery watermelon zucchini noodle salad with grilled halloumi that features watermelon's savory side.

20 minPrep Time

5 minCook Time

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Ingredients

  • The juice of 1 large lime
  • ¼ cup/60ml extra virgin olive oil (divided use)
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt (plus more to taste)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 oz baby spinach
  • 2 small to medium zucchini, made into noodles using a spiralizer or julienne peeler ,
  • ¼ cup/ Greek olives, finely chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons finely chopped basil leaves
  • 8 slices of seedless watermelon, cut into wedges
  • 2 oz Halloumi cheese, cut into ½ to ¼ -inch slices (or substitute fresh feta if you can’t find halloumi cheese, skip the broiling)
  • 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the lime juice, 3 Tablespoons of the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside while you make the halloumi cheese.
  2. Preheat a grill or set your oven to broil. Lightly brush the cheese slices with 1 Tablespoon of the olive oil. And place on grill or broiler pan. Cook flipping once until bubbly and golden (about 1 minute per side).
  3. Place the spinach in a large bowl and toss with half of the dressing. In another bowl, toss the zucchini noodles with the other half of the dressing along with the olives and chopped basil.
  4. Place spinach on a plate or shallow bowl, top with zucchini noodles, watermelon slices, a few slices of the grilled halloumi and sprinkle with a few mint leaves.
  5. Taste for seasoning (adding a pinch of salt or a drizzle of olive oil if necessary) and serve immediately.

Notes

For Vegan or Paleo (omit cheese)

Tags

Diet
vegetarian
lacto vegetarian
pescetarian
Allergy
gluten free
egg free
soy free
wheat free
seafood free
treenut free
sesame free
mustard free
Courses
Salad
Occasions
Summer
Grilling

Nutrition

Calories

389 cal

Fat

36 g

Carbs

8 g

Protein

9 g
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Sylvie

Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she’s been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.

Filed Under: Courses/Meal, Diets, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Raw, Recipes, Salads, Savory, Season, Summer Tagged With: halloumi, noodles, olives, salad, spinach, watermelon, zucchini

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  1. Maureen says

    June 5, 2015 at 6:06 pm

    Your pairings for this dish are really great. This is so refreshing and would really be enjoyed during summer. The color looks perfect and everything is just so fresh! I love it!
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  2. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    June 3, 2015 at 11:15 pm

    This salad looks so stunning and delicious! Absolutely loving grilled cheese! Super healthy and super YUM!
    Reply
  3. Rachel says

    May 28, 2015 at 10:32 pm

    Woman, you're a machine. Like summer on a plate!
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  4. Cynthia/What A Girl Eats says

    May 28, 2015 at 5:01 pm

    What an interesting combination of flavors and how perfect for the summer!
    Reply
  5. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    May 28, 2015 at 10:43 am

    I have julienne peeler but I do hope to buy a spiralizer one day... it looks much easier to make zucchini noodle salad! So fresh and refreshing salad! I love the combination of watermelon and zucchini in here that I haven't explored yet. Thanks for the inspiration and recipe, Sylvie!
    Reply
  6. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    May 27, 2015 at 7:48 pm

    What a great combination! I would have never thought to pair up watermelon this way! But it looks delicious!
    Reply
  7. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says

    May 27, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    I love adding watermelon to salads--so fresh and just tastes like summer. This one looks great.
    Reply
  8. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    May 27, 2015 at 4:58 pm

    Such a pretty and refreshing salad!
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