Saturday, July 6, 2013

Watermelon Feta Tomato Salad



Tomatoes and watermelon are irresistibly refreshing when balanced with salty feta cheese. A simple basil lime vinaigrette adds herbal depth of flavor to this summer salad. This recipe comes to us from Sophisticated Pie.
Serves 8
For the basil lime vinaigrette:
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
To complete the watermelon feta tomato salad:
  • 1/2 watermelon, cut into 1/2  inch cubes
  • 4 ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2  inch cubes
  • 3 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
To make the basil lime vinaigrette:
Combine the lime juice and basil to a blender or food processor. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pulse to combine.
Slowly add the olive oil with the mixing device on. Taste and re-season with salt and pepper if necessary.
To complete the watermelon feta tomato salad:
In a large bowl, toss the watermelon, tomatoes, and feta cheese cubes together, then spread them out onto a platter.
Drizzle the fruit and feta cubes with the basil lime vinaigrette as needed. Enjoy this refreshing salad either chilled or at room temperature.

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