Watermelon and Tomato Salad with Spicy Feta Sauce

• 1 large jalapeno
• 6 ounces feta cheese
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• Twelve 1/2-inch-thick wedges of seedless watermelon, rind removed
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped basil

1. Roast the jalapeno directly over a gas flame or under the broiler until charred all over.
2. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic and let stand for 10 minutes.
3. Peel, stem and seed the jalapeno and transfer to a blender.
4. Add the feta, hot water and 1/4 cup of the olive oil and process until very smooth.
5. Scrape into a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
6. Arrange the watermelon and tomatoes on a large platter, scatter the basil on top and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
7. Season with salt and pepper; serve with the feta sauce.

jalapeno, feta cheese, hot water, extravirgin olive oil, salt, watermelon, grape tomatoes, basil

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/watermelon-and-tomato-salad-spicy-feta-sauce (may not work)