Watermelon and Tomato Salad

 

Prep time

15 mins

Total time

15 mins

Rich in lycopene and vitamin C, this salad is not only beautiful, the flavor profile makes this a summer-time favorite

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups seedless watermelon, in 1-inch cubes or balls (cut over a bowl to catch the juice and reserve it)

  • 1-2 large tomatoes or 1½ cups cherry or grape tomatoes cut in half

  • ½ cup feta

  • ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced into rings

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar

  • Pinch cayenne

  • ½ cup mint (cilantro or parsley can be substituted), roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine the watermelon, tomato, cheese, scallions and salt in a bowl.

  2. Whisk or blend together about 2 tablespoons of the watermelon juice, oil, vinegar and cayenne. To serve, drizzle with dressing and garnish with cilantro.

  3. Do not refrigerate and serve within 30 minutes.