Watermelon and Feta Salad

platter

It has been so hot in Perth over 35 degrees almost every day and until next week. I used to love watermelon in Summer. We used to go camping up on the mountains with my family in humid and hot days. Nothing beats the cool rainforest to avoid the heat. Bringing a whole watermelon was a must. Sometimes you don’t even need a knife. Just hit it against a rock and break like that. A big wedge each. We smile like a wedge of the watermelon. So refreshing and rehydrating snack! Then after a quick bite we go back to playing in water and hunter games. That’s my memory of this summer fruit.

Simple dressing made of lemon juice, olive oil and sea salt brings up the full flavour and sweetness of the watermelon. Don’t forget salty and earthy feta cheese and bitter arugula leaves compliment each other as well. I am in lust! We had a platter and this salad for lunch today.

Ingredients

1 cup of watermelon
1 stick of feta cheese
1 cup of arugula leaves
1 teaspoon of e.v.o.o
a splash of balsamic vinegar
a squeeze of lemon juice
sea salt

Chia Pudding

Chia puddingI love making puddings for a healthy snack or dessert. Milk tea pudding, panna cotta, sago…but since I started making this chia pudding. Oh my god, it is so simple to make, delicious and packed with nutrients (protein and fibre, yeah!). It is gluten-free and vegan, of course when you use a non-dairy milk. It is so awesome how these little guys turn into sticky pudding texture. You can absolutely play with flavours here. Fabulous flavours? chocolate, banana, cinnamon, mango, berry, Macha green tea, vanilla, pumpkin, chai.. Toppings? crunchy nuts, dried or fresh fruits, shaved chocolate, coconut chips, honey or maple syrup… what ever you fancy!

Ingredients (For one serving)

250ml coconut milk (you can use almond milk or soy milk too, but coconut has lots of flavour and healthy fats)
20g chia seeds
1 teaspoon of vanilla powder
1 table-spoon of maple syrup
1 cup of mixed berries (frozen or fresh)toppings (goji berries, cacao nibs, buckwheat)

Combine all ingredients in a glass or a jar except topping and refrigerate overnight. Stir occasionally making sure chia seeds are not all stuck together. Sprinkle toppings and serve chilled in the morning. It doesn’t get easier than this. Remember. Enjoy every mouthful, stay healthy, be grateful, enjoy your life x