Watermelon Salad
4 cups watermelon cubes (about 1 inch cubes)
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Juice from ½ lime
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
½ tsp dried oregano
3 cups fresh arugula
1/2 cup kalamata olives, chopped
2 tsp capers
1 medium sized shallot, thinly sliced
½# feta cheese block crumbled in big pieces
freshly ground black pepper
kosher salt to taste
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Stir to combine.
Add watermelon and cucumber, gently stirring to coat with the dressing.
Add mint, dill, basil, oregano, kalamata olives, shallots, and capers.
Gently toss to combine all ingredients.
Top with feta cheese.
Place on a bed of arugula on a platter.
Serve chilled.
Chef Tip:
Use this as a side salad or a main, topped with grilled shrimp, chicken, pork, mushrooms, or beef.
Use any melon in season and any or all herbs (parsley works great too).