Herbed Watermelon Salad with Fresh Goat Cheese
We love this dish for the sweet, crisp watermelon balanced with bright, fresh goat cheese, a cooling and refreshing starter on a warm day.
By Yankee Magazine|Jul 22 2016|
Herbed watermelon salad with fresh goat cheese.
Photo Credit: Heath RobbinsWe love this dish for the sweet, crisp watermelon balanced with bright, fresh goat cheese, a cooling and refreshing starter on a warm day. Prepare the ingredients in advance; then toss the watermelon with dressing just before serving.
Yield
6 servings
Total Time
25 minutes minutesHands-on Time
25 minutes minutes
For the salad:
Ingredients
1 4- to 5-pound seedless watermelon
1 small red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese (see “Note,” below)2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Cut the rind away from the watermelon and cut the flesh into ½-inch-thick wedges. Arrange the melon on a serving platter and sprinkle with the onion, goat cheese, and mint.
Notes
We use Vermont Creamery’s “Apricot & Thyme” crumbled goat cheese in this salad, but plain crumbled goat cheese will also work.
For the dressing:
Ingredients
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper. Taste and add more salt if desired. Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad. Serve immediately.
