WATERMELON AND FETA SALAD WITH SERRANO CHILE VINAIGRETTE

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"Sweet, salty, tangy, and hot. This salad hits all the points of your palate," says chef Hugh Acheson, head chef of Five&Ten in Athens, Georgia. InStyle magazine claims this is the "Summer's Best Salad" in their June 09 Issue. The season's most refreshing dish combines tasty watermelon and feta spiked with chiles. This appetizing recipe goes well with grilled chicken, but you can also serve it as a sophisticated dessert.

Provided by College Girl

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 feta watermelon thingies..., 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
1 small shallot, minced
1 serrano chili, stemmed and sliced into small half-rounds
salt
1 watermelon, seedless small
1/3 lb feta cheese, wedge sliced 1/8 inch thick (about 12 slices)
1 bunch arugula
sliced serrano and lime (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, thyme, shallot, and serrano chile. Shake well.
  • Season with salt to taste; chill in refrigerator.
  • Remove rind from watermelon and slice flesh into 3" squares.
  • To assemble salad, layer one piece of watermelon on one piece of feta. Repeat.
  • Drizzle with vinaigrette and garnish with arugula and sliced serrano chile.

Emanuel Reid
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I'm allergic to serrano chiles. Do you think I could substitute another type of pepper?


Frank L. Attila
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I'm not a big fan of watermelon, but this salad sounds intriguing. I might have to give it a try.


Teraka Kiritoa
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This salad sounds amazing! I'm definitely going to make it for my next party.


Raylyn Belen
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I can't wait to try this salad! It looks so delicious.


Khalia Alleyne
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover watermelon.


ameer is road
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Glowie
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This salad is perfect for summer! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


Zainab Kashif
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the contrast between the sweet watermelon and the spicy serrano chile vinaigrette.


Zaahidh Zaahidh
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Bike Lover Sanvi
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This salad was a hit at my last party! The combination of sweet watermelon, salty feta, and spicy serrano chile vinaigrette was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


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