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WATERMELON SALAD
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
INGREDIENTS
1 (5-pound)
watermelon
1 Vidalia or other sweet onion
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
6 whole mint sprigs
DIRECTIONS
Cut the flesh
from the melon and cut into bite size pieces, removing and discarding the
seeds, and set aside. Peel and slice the onion into rings.
In a small
bowl, combine the vinegar, salt, pepper, and whisk until salt is
dissolved. Slowly whisk in the olive oil, a few drops at a time. Add in
the chopped mint, taste, and adjust seasonings.
In a large
bowl, combine the melon, onion, and feta. Pour the dressing over the melon
mixture and toss gently until everything is coated and evenly mixed.
Garnish with mint sprigs.
To serve,
divide salad among individual plates and garnish with mint leaves.
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