Watermelon Feta Salad
Total Time
1 hour and 15 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(8)
Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 small seedless watermelon (cut into 1 inch cubes or melon balls)
- 1 shallot (finely chopped)
- 4 tablespoons mint (torn, plus more for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 sheet fresh feta cheese (cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 1/2 cup once cubed)
- 3 Persian cucumbers (sliced into 1/2 inch thick rounds)
- Handful of wild arugula
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 shallot (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
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Preparation
Step 1
Combine the watermelon, shallots, and mint in a large bowl with the olive oil. Season the mixture with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Transfer to a fridge and let marinate for at least 1 hour, up to 3 hours.
Step 2
Remove from the fridge and add the feta, cucumbers and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving platter, add on top of arugula, drizzle with the vinaigrette and season with salt, pepper and extra mint.
Step 3
In a small bowl whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients and drizzle over the salad. Season to taste, adjusting as needed.
Step 4
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