Sunday, July 04, 2010

Watermelon Salad

Watermelon SaladHope you're having a wonderful Independence Day--we're doing our picnicking tomorrow so there's still time for me to cook.

Salads are always the highlight of our parties and this one is a salad I'd definitely recommend. Easy, colorful, summery and healthy.

1/3 balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
4 cups seeded, cubed watermelon
5 cups arugula leaves (or mixed greens if you prefer)
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup crumbled feta

In a small saucepan mix balsamic vinegar and honey, simmering until reduced to a syrup (about 5-7 minutes).

Let it cool. Toss the watermelon and arugula leaves together and drizzle vinegar reduction over the top along with the olive oil. Top with the feta and serve right away.

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2 comments:

Daisy said...

Yum! Hubs doesn't eat watermelon, but La Petite and I would make and eat and adore this.

Jenna said...

I was going to make a smart-alecky comment about how if the salads are the HIGHLIGHT of your parties then maybe you needed different friends, but that's just because I'm in a silly mood. Actually, this salad looks delish! And I never thought of putting watermelon in a salad before! So pretty!