Talk about a refreshing and best of all, easy and impressive salad combination. Simple ingredients come together in minutes, and if you want, get the kids involved using a melon baller! During those hot summer nights, when you’re wanting something delicious, refreshing, and light, this will become your go-to. Plus, friends will be asking you for the recipe and they won’t believe how simple it is.
Ingredients
1/3 c The Olive Junction California Lime Olive Oil
3 tbsp The Olive Junction Lemon Balsamic or lemon juice (freshly squeezed is best)
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp Tabasco (optional)
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 watermelon – cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks or use a melon baller to scoop out the fruit
1/2 lb crumbled feta cheese (goat feta is milder in flavor but softer in texture)
1 1/4 c pitted and chopped Olives
1 small sweet onion* (see tip below)
1 c fresh mint (not spearmint) or basil leaves coarsely chopped
Directions
- In a large bowl whisk together The Olive Junctions California Lime Olive Oil, lemon juice, salt, tabasco (if using), and pepper.
- Once combined, add the watermelon, feta, olives, and onion. Toss gently. Use a plastic spatula, not a metal spoon.
- Serve in chilled bowls and garnish with chopped fresh mint or basil leaves, a light drizzle of California Lime Olive Oil, and serve.
To ramp up the refreshing factor for those hot summer nights, try pairing this salad with our Raspberry Rose Cocktail
If you are not a fan of Feta cheese, you can easily swap it for Bocconcini pearls, fresh mozzarella torn into pieces, burrata, or any cheese of your choosing.
Capers would be a nice swap for the Olives. Capers tend to be more on the salty side so you may want to adjust the salt in the dressing. Always taste as you go!
The Olive Junctions White wine vinegar would also be a nice swap for lemon juice or balsamic.
*Onion tip: to remove the sharpness onions can have, once sliced, soak in a bowl of cold water for a minimum of 10 minutes.
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California Lime Olive Oil$11.00 – $45.00