Watermelon Feta Flag Salad
Everyone knows how great feta cheese and watermelon taste when combined. This recipe also allows you to showcase this great salad in a patriotic manner for the 4th of July holiday!
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 6 cups arugula
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 5 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 8 oz. feta cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
Directions:
- For the vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients, gradually whisk in oil until blended. Stir in onion
- In large bowl, lightly toss arugula with 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette. Arrange arugula on a large rectangular serving dish
- For star, place blueberries over the top left corner. For the stripes, arrange watermelon and cheese in alternating rows.
- Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette.
- Serve immediately
Makes 12 servings
