Recipes

[IamMrsG]

Variations of this recipe have been shared before in this forum, but I believe it is worth bringing up again for the remainder of the Summer.  Other recipes have included greens, e.g., arugula and/or spinach, but I truly don't feel they are either necessary or would be particularly beneficial to the dish. 

One of my guests described it as, "light and refreshing," which, since I was serving a heavy (steak) dinner, was exactly what I wanted.   On a scale of 1-5, I'd grade this one four stars.  It's a keeper.

Watermelon Feta Salad

from delish.com | June 6, 2019

 Tips from their test kitchen:  We love the saltiness and crumbliness of feta, but if you're not a fan, fresh mozzarella balls or goat cheese would work, too. To take some of the bite out of red onions, soak the slices in water for about 15 minutes. 

YIELDS:  4  servings   TOTAL PREP TIME:  10 MINS

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar

½ teaspoon kosher salt

3 cups cubed seedless watermelon

1 cup medium cucumber, chopped

1 cup crumbled feta

½ cup red onion, thinly sliced

½ cup coarsely chopped mint

Flaky sea salt, for garnish (optional)

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, and salt. 

In a large serving bowl, combine watermelon, cucumber, feta, red onion, and mint. Pour over dressing, tossing to combine.

Garnish with more mint and flaky sea salt. 

Mrs. G's notes:  I am not big on mint, but suggest you do not omit it here.  The flavor does contribute to the salad. Use a little less, perhaps, according to your taste for it.

  Also, I've read that white balsamic vinegar is acceptable for the vinaigrette.

[millieshops]

@IamMrsG  Perfect salad in many versions now that temps even here in the Northeast are hovering in the high 80's into 90's.  Thanks for this version.

[JYWilliams]

That sounds light and refreshing. And considering the heat index is gonna be over 100 today that would hit the spot. 

[cherry]

I seed the cukes with a spoon first, to eliminate  all of the seeds and water. I also add pistachio nuts ,and a drop of honey to the  vinaigrette

[IamMrsG]

@cherry   Peeling and seeding cucumbers makes digestion a little easier for folks, so is a good habit to follow whenever they're used.   I did so in this salad, but failed to mention it as assumption everybody does it. 

I also saw the version of recipe that calls for pistachios and honey.

[deepwaterdotter]

I replace the chopped cucumber with chopped kalamata olives.  Also use about a tsp of sugar in my dressing.  I prefer a white wine vinegar in this dish.

[cherry]

@deepwaterdotter  I also add back olives. I don't like feta much ,so, I am going to use mozzarella next time

[godi]

Thank you @IamMrsG  always looking for a new salad for summer.