Watermelon Salad with Mint Leaves

Yields1 Serving
 1 (5-pound) watermelon
 1 Sweet onion
 ¼ cup red wine vinegar
 Salt and pepper
 ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
 6 whole mint sprigs
1

Cut the flesh from the melon and cut into bite size pieces, removing and discarding the seeds, and set aside. Peel and slice the onion into rings.

2

In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, salt, pepper, and whisk until salt is dissolved. Slowly whisk in the olive oil, a few drops at a time. Add in the chopped mint, taste, and adjust seasonings.

3

In a large bowl, combine the melon, onion, and feta. Pour the dressing over the melon mixture and toss gently until everything is coated and evenly mixed. Garnish with mint sprigs.

4

To serve, divide salad among individual plates and garnish with mint leaves.

Ingredients

 1 (5-pound) watermelon
 1 Sweet onion
 ¼ cup red wine vinegar
 Salt and pepper
 ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
 6 whole mint sprigs

Directions

1

Cut the flesh from the melon and cut into bite size pieces, removing and discarding the seeds, and set aside. Peel and slice the onion into rings.

2

In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, salt, pepper, and whisk until salt is dissolved. Slowly whisk in the olive oil, a few drops at a time. Add in the chopped mint, taste, and adjust seasonings.

3

In a large bowl, combine the melon, onion, and feta. Pour the dressing over the melon mixture and toss gently until everything is coated and evenly mixed. Garnish with mint sprigs.

4

To serve, divide salad among individual plates and garnish with mint leaves.

Watermelon Salad with Mint Leaves