Tomato-Watermelon Salad
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Why I Love This Recipe
This is a great salad to have as a side in the summer. I have never had this salad but it looks interesting to try. It has tomatoes and watermelon which is a combo I've never had.
Ingredients You'll Need
2 tablespoons (30 ml) white balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon lime zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 1 lime), divided
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt, divided; for table salt use half as much by volume
1 small shallot (1 ounce; 30 g), thinly sliced crosswise into rounds
1/4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
1 serrano chile (about 1/2 ounce; 15 g), seeded if desired, and thinly sliced crosswise (optional)
10 ounces (285 g) cocktail tomatoes, quartered (see note)
6 ounces (170 g) red or multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved
14 ounces (396 g) heirloom tomatoes (about 2 medium (7-ounce each) tomatoes), cored and sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices
3 pounds (1.4 kg) seedless watermelon, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 3 cups)
4 ounces (113 g) sheep’s milk feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
3 tablespoons torn fresh mint leaves
Flaky sea salt, for serving
Directions
In a medium non-reactive bowl, whisk together vinegar, lime juice, honey, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in shallot and let sit for 10 minutes. Whisk in oil, lime zest and juice, and serrano.
Toss cocktail and cherry tomatoes in dressing and let sit at room temperature to marinate for 30 minutes, gently tossing occasionally.
While the cocktail and cherry tomatoes marinate, place the heirloom tomato slices on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Let sit for 10 minutes. Pour any accumulated tomato juices into the dressing mixture.
Arrange heirloom tomato slices on a serving platter. Gently toss watermelon cubes with cocktail and cherry tomatoes and dressing; using a slotted spoon, spoon tomato and watermelon salad over heirloom tomato slices. Sprinkle with feta, mint, and flaky salt. Serve immediately with the remaining marinade/dressing on the side for drizzling.
Pairs Well With
grilled foods + cheese
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