Watermelon and Feta Summer Salad
- 14 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, julienned (finely sliced)
- 4 teaspoons champagne vinegar
- 12 small chilled watermelon, preferably seedless (about 6 lbs)
- 34 cup red seedless grapes, halved
- 34 cup green seedless grape, halved
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 5 ounces)
- 14 cup pine nuts, toasted
- mint sprig, for garnish
- In large bowl whisk together oil, mint leaves and vinegar; set aside.
- With a sharp knife cut around edge of watermelon to within 1/2 inch of rind.
- Then cut a deep cross through the flesh, leaving rind intact and reserving for later use.
- Scoop out each quadrant of watermelon and cut flesh into 3/4-inch cubes.
- Place in bowl with vinaigrette, watermelon flesh, grapes and feta; toss gently.
- Use watermelon shell for serving and if necessary, slice off a sliver of its bottom so it sits level.
- Spoon watermelon mixture into shell and sprinkle with nuts.
- Garnish with mint sprig.
- Serve immediately.
olive oil, mint, champagne vinegar, chilled watermelon, red seedless grapes, green seedless grape, feta cheese, pine nuts, mint sprig
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/watermelon-and-feta-summer-salad-180802 (may not work)