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Ingredients
- 1 (5-pound) watermelon
- 1 Vidalia or other sweet onion
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 6 whole mint sprigs
Directions
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.
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By eleanorrhaynes
Petaluma, CA
on August 07, 2011
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This was a big hit at my party. Several people questioned the vidalia onions and mint BEFORE they tried it but loved it once it was in their mouths. Even our "no way, no mint, ever" guest was a convert.
By Cooking Crys
waxahachie, TX
on August 03, 2011
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What a crowd pleaser. Husband thought it was too much mint - but no one else did. Everyone asking for it again. This is a keeper.
By 1CouplesKitchen
Richmond, VA
on July 08, 2011
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What a beautiful salad and oh, so easy to make! The watermelon has great sweetness but is balanced by the acidity of the vinegar, tang of the feta and bite of the onion. Only change I made was increasing the amount of feta to 6 ounces, instead of 4. Check out our take on it: onecoupleskitchen dot com
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