This recipe is what I categorize in my food brain as "an explosion of flavors." It's got everything - sweet, salty, sour, spicy, and pungent/bitter. I read somewhere that in order to reach real satiety while eating, it's important to combine all those flavors.
But, if nothing else, this dish screams "SUMMER!" and is a welcome treat on a hot afternoon.
Watermelon and Feta Salad
1/2 seedless watermelon, cubed
1/4 lb feta cheese*, cubed or crumbled
For the dressing:
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp Trader Joe's mango chili vinegar (this just happened to be what I had on hand - or you can substitute another mild vinegar - try champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar)
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme or basil
1/2 of a shallot, minced
a pinch of dried chili flakes
Mix all the dressing ingredients in a glass jar, and shake to blend. Pour over the watermelon and feta cheese. You can also add some salad greens if you wish (I like arugula).
*Please do yourself a favor and use the real sheep's milk feta cheese. It's so much better. :)
I've had similar salads, but the dressing really stands out in this recipe. Can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteMia,
ReplyDeleteI made this one night for our family vacation. Everyone loved it! Thanks for sharing!
JEN: You HAVE to try it! Aaaah the joys and flavors of summer...
ReplyDeleteKIM: Glad your family loved it! I do think it's a no-fail crowd pleaser.