salted watermelon arugula salad with basil balsamic vinaigrette__________________________Easy fresh summer salad with an addictive basil vinaigrette and lemony whipped feta cheese.
Ingredients
- 3 cups watermelon, about 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp thick salt
- 4 oz feta cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 cups arugula
basil balsamic vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine all ingredients for the vinaigrette and whip until emulsified, about 1 minute. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour into an airtight jar and keep for up to a week in the fridge.
- In a clean food processor, whip feta with olive oil and lemon zest. Spread onto the bottom of a serving platter.
- Toss watermelon and arugula with 1 tbsp basil balsamic vinaigrette. Dollop overtop the whipped feta on the platter. Drizzle more vinaigrette, then sprinkle thick salt to finish. Garnish with fresh mint and basil leaves. Eat!