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Watermelon, Feta, and Olive Salad
 
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SERVES 4

In this summer salad, watermelon is a sweet counterpoint to the briny pungency of feta and olives.

3 cups loosely packed arugula
1 cup loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 cup loosely packed torn mint leaves
1  2-lb. piece seedless watermelon,
   rind removed, cut into 1" cubes
20 kalamata olives, smashed, pitted, and halved
1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, and julienned
1⁄4 small red onion, thinly sliced and
   soaked in ice water for 30 minutes
4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled (about 1⁄4 cup)
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 limes, halved
Coarse sea salt and freshly
   ground black pepper, to taste

1. In a large bowl, toss together the arugula, parsley, and mint. Divide greens between 4 serving bowls or plates.

2. In a medium bowl, toss together watermelon, olives, jalapeño, and onion. Spoon the watermelon mixture, with its juice, evenly over the greens. Sprinkle each salad with some of the feta and drizzle with olive oil. Squeeze 1 lime half over the top of each salad and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

 
This recipe was first published in Saveur in Issue #113
 
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Member ekwilliams's Review:  
Watermelon, Feta, and Olive Salad
My brother in law served this salad with grilled
salmon. I was skeptical. It was fabulous.



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