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  • 1 ripe melon
    or a mixture of honeydew and cantaloupe works well (about 700g in total, prepared weight)
  • 1 banana shallot
    finely sliced
  • 2 burrata balls
    (125g each)

For the dressing

Nutrition: Per serving

  • kcal372
  • fat30g
  • saturates11g
  • carbs19g
  • sugars19g
  • fibre2g
  • protein7g
  • salt0.42g
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Method

  • step 1

    For the dressing, heat the oil in a small frying pan over a medium heat. Add the curry leaves and sizzle for 1-2 mins until aromatic (be careful as they will splutter). Add the nigella seeds for the final 30 seconds. Pour the hot oil, curry leaves and seeds into a bowl and leave to cool.

  • step 2

    Mix the remaining ingredients for the dressing into the curry leaf oil and season well.

  • step 3

    Arrange the melon and shallots on a platter, drizzle with most of the dressing and lightly toss together with your hands. Leave to macerate for 20-30 mins at room temperature.

  • step 4

    Nestle the burrata into the salad, gently tear each ball open and season with a little flaky sea salt. Spoon over the remaining dressing.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2025

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