Sunday, August 4, 2013

Watermelon Salad

Sweet, salty, and refreshing.  This is an incredible summer salad, when the watermelon is sweet and crisp.  Though quantities are specified, it's really just a guideline - adjust to your tastes/ needs.

Ingredients
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves torn
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves torn
• 2 tablespoons good quality olive oil
• 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata black olives
• 3 pounds seedless watermelon cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions
1. Cut watermelon into bite sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
2. Tear the fresh mint and basil and add to the bowl of melon and add the red onion, fresh
lime juice and olive oil.
3. Toss the salad gently and add the crumbled feta and black olives. Finish the salad with a
good turn of black pepper.