Watermelon Salad with Feta & Mint

Serves 12

This watermelon salad is the perfect way to cool down a hot summer night. I've adapted this from the brilliant Jacques Pépin, who suggests to serve this with a crisp, sweet rosé. I think I'll follow Jacques' advice.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

  • 10 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1 ½-inch chunks

  • 1–2 cups feta cheese, crumbled

  • 1 small sweet onion, cut into ½-inch dice

  • 1 cup mint leaves, coarsely chopped

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

  2. Add the watermelon, feta, and onion and toss gently.

  3. Garnish with the mint and serve.

Entrees, Salads, VegetarianJ.T. EllisonComment