Serves 6
45 min
Tomato and Watermelon Salad with Feta Cheese
Recipe GLPRccd0ea01caa62e
A bright and refreshing summer salad combining sweet watermelon chunks with ripe heirloom tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and creamy French feta cheese, tossed together with fresh mint and a tangy red wine vinaigrette. The combination of cool, sweet, and salty flavors makes this an ideal side dish or appetizer for warm-weather meals.
Save recipes you love
Create a free Grocery List Plus account to save recipes, rate them, and add every ingredient to your grocery list in one tap.
Ingredients
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 small cucumber, peeled
1/2 small red onion
3 heirloom tomatoes (about 12 ounces), cut into bite-size chunks
3 1/2 cups peeled and seeded watermelon chunks
1 red bell pepper, cut into bite-size chunks
7 ounces French feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
Directions
Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined. If making ahead, transfer to a tightly sealed jar and refrigerate up to 1 week. Before using, let the vinaigrette sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes to allow the oil to fully liquefy, then shake well to emulsify.
Prepare the cucumber by cutting it in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, carefully scrape out and discard the seeds from each half. Then cut the halves crosswise into thin half-moon slices and set aside.
Slice the red onion paper-thin using a mandoline or sharp knife into 1-inch-long pieces.
Cut the heirloom tomatoes into bite-size chunks, being careful not to cut them too far in advance to prevent oxidation and browning.
Cut the red bell pepper into bite-size chunks of similar size to the other vegetables.
In a large serving bowl, gently combine the sliced cucumber, thin onion slices, tomato chunks, watermelon chunks, bell pepper chunks, feta cheese cubes, and fresh mint.
Pour enough of the red wine vinaigrette over the salad to lightly coat all ingredients, then toss gently to combine, being careful not to break up the cheese or watermelon pieces. Serve immediately while all ingredients are fresh and cool.
