The Ultimate Refreshing Summer Watermelon Salad with ROI Taggiasca Olives

A vibrant summer watermelon salad topped with crumbled feta, fresh mint leaves, sliced cucumbers, and premium ROI Taggiasca olives in brine on a serving plate.

When the temperature rises, there is nothing quite like a crisp, hydrating, and vibrant salad to cool you down. While the classic watermelon and feta combination is a seasonal staple, we’ve given it an exquisite Italian upgrade.
By introducing the delicate, nutty flavor of authentic ROI Taggiasca Olives in Brine and a drizzle of premium ROI Extra Virgin Olive Oil, this Summer Watermelon Salad strikes the perfect balance between sweet, savory, and tangy. It’s the ultimate side dish for your next backyard barbecue, alfresco dinner party, or a quick, sun-drenched lunch.
Here is how to bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your summer table using gourmet ingredients available right here at Mercato di Bellina.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
For the Salad:
1 medium watermelon, cubed (approx. 750g)
1 cucumber, sliced (approx. 300g)
1 small sweet red onion, thinly sliced
100g crumbled feta cheese
A generous handful of ROI Taggiasca Olives in Brine
A generous bunch of fresh mint leaves

For the Dressing:
4 tablespoons ROI Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Juice of half a fresh lemon
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Directions

Layer the Base: On a large, vibrant serving platter, beautifully arrange the cubed watermelon, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced sweet red onion.
Add the Gourmet Toppings: Evenly scatter the crumbled feta cheese, fresh mint leaves, and ROI Taggiasca Olives over the top.
Dress and Serve: In a small bowl, whisk together the ROI Extra Virgin Olive Oil and fresh lemon juice. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and serve immediately while cold.

The secret to turning a simple salad into a gourmet experience lies entirely in the quality of your ingredients.

ROI Taggiasca Olives in Brine: Hailing from the steep hillsides of Liguria, Italy, Taggiasca olives are small, dark, and incredibly rich. Unlike harsh, overly salty olives, ROI's Taggiasca olives offer a mild, sweet, and nutty flavor profile with a velvety texture that pairs beautifully with the juicy sweetness of watermelon.
ROI Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Cold-pressed from estate-grown olives, ROI EVOO is renowned for being delicate, smooth, and slightly fruity. It ties the sharp lemon juice, salty feta, and sweet watermelon together seamlessly without overpowering the dish.

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