Refreshing Watermelon Salad

Need cooling off? Why not enjoy a crispy, cool watermelon salad! Enjoy for an easy lunch or refreshing afternoon pick up. Briny, savory feta cheese combined with chilled, naturally sweet watermelon will leave you energized! Serves 4.

Simple Ingredients:

· 3 pounds fresh watermelon chilled, if possible organic, seedless

· 3 tablespoons Villa Graziella Organic extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to taste

· 4 ounces of fresh feta cheese, goat cheese fine too

· 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus 1 tablespoon finely chopped lemon zest

· ¼ cup fresh mint, roughly chopped

· 1 pinch coarse sea salt & fresh cracked pepper-optional

Easy Directions:

1. Cut watermelon in half, remove the rind, then cut fruit into 1-inch chunks, place in a large bowl.

2. Add the lemon juice and zest to the bowl gently toss. Cover the bowl and refrigerate if not serving immediately.

3. Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture.

4. Season lightly with pinch each of pepper and salt.

5. Gently toss to evenly dress the watermelon.

6. Transfer salad to a wide dish or plate and spread evenly on the plate.

7. Crumble the cheese over the salad.

8. Sprinkle the chopped mint on top of the salad.

9. Season to taste with pepper & olive oil.

10. Serve & enjoy!

Helpful Hints

· Store 2 days covered in the refrigerator.

· For a creamy, briny version, use traditional French or Greek sheep’s milk feta cheese.

· For a dinner version add fresh arugula salad.

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