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This watermelon braai salad with feta is a little different for this summers braai.

Ingredients

• 1 scallion
• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tbsp. champagne vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. ground sumac
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 3 lb. watermelon, rind removed and cut into large triangular chunks
• 3 Persian cucumbers, smashed and then cut into 1/2-in. pieces
• 6 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/3 c. whole-milk yogurt
• 1/4 c. small fresh mint leaves
• Flaky sea salt, for serving

Directions

1. Finely chop white and light green parts of scallion; thinly slice dark green part and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, sumac, chopped scallion and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
2. Add watermelon and cucumbers and gently toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a mini food processor, puree feta and yogurt until smooth. Spread onto serving platter.
4. Remove watermelon and cucumbers from marinade and arrange on top of sauce.
5. Spoon 3 tablespoons of the marinade over top, then sprinkle with mint, sliced scallion and sea salt.