Watermelon season is upon us.
This is the time of year when you eat so much watermelon that your belly is sure to bloat up.
Full of water and melon, but mostly water, it’s so refreshing and painfully scrumptious that you continue to stuff your mouth with the hot pink deliciousness until you resemble a chipmunk.
Bikini or no bikini, you will not stop eating it.
Drool? What drool?
You could careless that someone inevitably asked when your baby was due, mistaking your tummy for that of a mother-to-be’s.
You also float quite nicely in the pool without the help of your Shamu raft, that’s always nice.
Watermelon makes me crave summertime, when the livin’s easy.
Make this salad for your loved ones, friends and yourself. They (and you) will be eternally grateful.
One bite of this perfect combination of tangy feta, fragrant mint, spicy arugula and juicy melon and you’ll immediately being sportin’ wide eyes and a giant smile.
I promise.
Happy almost Summer my friends!
Watermelon and Feta Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Adapted from Ina Garten’s recipe
Ingredients
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup minced shallots
1 tablespoon agave
1/2 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 cups baby arugula
1/4 seedless watermelon, cut in 1-inch cubes
12 ounces good feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup whole fresh mint leaves, julienned
Directions
Whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, shallots, agave, salt, and pepper.
Place the arugula, watermelon, feta, and mint in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette to coat the greens lightly and toss well.
From the Little Yellow Kitchen,
Lauren
8 June, 2011 at 2:06 am
This does look so refreshing and the presentation is just gorgeous!
8 June, 2011 at 3:22 am
Oh it looks soooo pretty!
And the flavors are beautiful!
And the colors! they just POP and make me want to eat this. Or steal your dishes
8 June, 2011 at 4:41 am
I love this combination! It makes me want to go buy a watermelon right now!
8 June, 2011 at 10:08 am
I’ve sen this combo before and have never wuite been on board but yours looks tasty! I just may have to give it a try!
8 June, 2011 at 10:09 am
That is supposed to say: never *quite* been on board.
8 June, 2011 at 11:16 am
Sounds fresh and delicious! My dad is a HUGE watermelon fan, so I’ll have to make this for him when I visit home.
8 June, 2011 at 11:36 am
ah I LOVE watermelon. A salad like this has been on my list for some time now. Thanks for sharing it and giving me a nudge!
8 June, 2011 at 1:26 pm
Thank you! It’s my moms plate
8 June, 2011 at 1:26 pm
Thanks! It is quite bright in color isn’t it? Very festive.
8 June, 2011 at 1:27 pm
Do it!
It’s such a tasty snack
8 June, 2011 at 1:29 pm
I know it sounds strange but trust me on this one, it’s good! Really, really, good. Plus you can prob trick kids into eating greens since there is watermelon in there.
8 June, 2011 at 1:29 pm
He would love it! And so would you for that matter
8 June, 2011 at 1:32 pm
I had been waiting and waiting to make this and now it’s finally watermelon season! Definitely give it a try.
8 June, 2011 at 2:48 pm
Looks delicious! My niece made a watermelon salsa recently – this made me think of her. Pics are beautiful as always!
11 June, 2011 at 4:01 am
I LOVE watermelon but I never thought to use it in a salad!
this is brilliant..thank you for sharing
P.S. thank you for stopping by my blog
18 June, 2011 at 10:31 pm
I made this tonight. LOVED it!! thanks for sharing!
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