Watermelon and Feta Summer Salad |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Refreshing summer salad with some nice twists! This one screams summer. Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil |
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, julienned (finely sliced) |
4 teaspoons champagne vinegar |
1/2 small chilled watermelon, preferably seedless (about 6 lbs) |
3/4 cup red seedless grapes, halved |
3/4 cup green seedless grape, halved |
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 5 ounces) |
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted |
mint sprig, for garnish |
Directions:
1. In large bowl whisk together oil, mint leaves and vinegar; set aside.
2. With a sharp knife cut around edge of watermelon to within 1/2 inch of rind.
3. Then cut a deep cross through the flesh, leaving rind intact and reserving for later use.
4. Scoop out each quadrant of watermelon and cut flesh into 3/4-inch cubes.
5. Place in bowl with vinaigrette, watermelon flesh, grapes and feta; toss gently.
6. Use watermelon shell for serving and if necessary, slice off a sliver of its bottom so it sits level.
7. Spoon watermelon mixture into shell and sprinkle with nuts.
8. Garnish with mint sprig.
9. Serve immediately.
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