July 11, 2010

Watermelon & Feta Salad

This Watermelon & Feta Salad is easy and delicious. 

Ingredients: 1/4th of a watermelon, 1 container of feta cheese, 1 bunch of mint, baby spinach, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette, lime, salt & pepper. 





Cut the watermelon into small 1/2 inch cubes.  Place it in a strainer and put the strainer over a bowl to catch the extra juice.  Cover with saran wrap and let sit for a  few hours in the refrigerator.


Cut feta into 1/4 inch cubes.  Dice mint. Combine mint and feta in a bowl and toss with a little olive oil and 1/2 a lime juiced.  Olive oil should coat the feta and mint.  Add salt and pepper.  Let "marinate", covered in the refrigerator for a few hours. 


When ready to serve, lay washed and dried spinach in salad bowl.  Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.  Place feta and mint mixture in the center of the bowl.  Spoon watermelon around the outside.  Drizzle vinaigrette over entire salad and serve.