Saturday, July 28, 2012

I thought I would post a second recipe, and since it is hot, this is a cool, refreshing and delicious salad!  When people hear feta and watermelon together, they usually make a face.  Once they taste it, the face turns from doubt to pure bliss!  This salad combines sweet, tart, crunchy, smooth and tantalizes your taste buds!  Even if you are not a big fan of watermelon or feta, try it, I guarantee you will love it!  Make sure that you leave your comments below and if there is anything in particular that you might like to see for recipes, give me a shout out!  

Keep cool and enjoy the weekend...



WATERMELON, FETA AND MINT SALAD

    • 1 (5-pound) watermelon
    • 1 Vidalia or other sweet onion
    • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (I like to use white balsamic, but the brown will do fine)
    • 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.
    Either divide evenly in plates and serve garnished with a mint leave, or serve in a bowl and place mint sprigs in the center.

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