Watermelon Salad With Mint Leaves Recipe - Cooking Index
1 | Watermelon - (abt 5 lbs) | |
1 | Vidalia or other sweet onion | |
1/4 cup | 59ml | Red wine vinegar |
Salt - to taste | ||
Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste | ||
1/2 cup | 118ml | Extra-virgin olive oil |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Chopped fresh mint |
4 oz | 113g | Feta cheese - crumbled |
6 | Mint sprigs |
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.
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.
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.
To serve, divide salad among individual plates and garnish with mint leaves.
This recipe yields 6 servings.
Source:
PAULA'S HOME COOKING with Paula Deen - (Show # PA-1A10) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK
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