Name: Watermelon & Feta Salad
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/2 of a ripe, seedless watermelon,, cut from the rind, cubed; 1 block good feta,, preferably sheep's milk (if using crumbled feta, 1 ounce of whole feta equals 1/4 cup crumbled feta); Watercress,, or arugula (optional); 1 lemon,, juiced; 1 tbsp good red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp honey,, local if available; 1 bunch mixed fresh herbs, such as mint and basil,, torn or chopped with a sharp knife; 3 tbsp olive oil; Fresh ground black pepper,, to taste; 1 tsp kosher salt

Watermelon & Feta Salad

By Francesca Black

A refreshing summer salad, perfect for a potluck or BBQ.

Yield: 6

Ingredients

1/2 of a ripe, seedless watermelon,, cut from the rind, cubed
1 block good feta,, preferably sheep's milk (if using crumbled feta, 1 ounce of whole feta equals 1/4 cup crumbled feta)
Watercress,, or arugula (optional)
1 lemon,, juiced
1 tbsp good red wine vinegar
1 tbsp honey,, local if available
1 bunch mixed fresh herbs, such as mint and basil,, torn or chopped with a sharp knife
3 tbsp olive oil
Fresh ground black pepper,, to taste
1 tsp kosher salt

Method

Make the dressing: whisk lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, olive oil, pepper and kosher salt.
30 minutes before serving, toss cubed watermelon, loosely crumbled feta and greens in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with dressing.
When ready to serve, mix in herbs. Garnish with a few whole herb leaves and more cracked pepper, if desired.