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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

  • 8 cups cubed or balled watermelon about a half of a large melon
  • 1 8 oz pack arugula or 1 bunch fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup thin sliced sweet onion optional
  • 1/4 cup shelled sunflower seeds optional
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons grated parmesan for a salty note or some goat cheese for a tangy note I used blue cheese
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon honey or 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Fine ground pepper to taste optional

Instructions

  • Whisk the oil, vinegar, honey or sugar, and salt to taste.  Mash in a few cubes or balls of watermelon and whisk again.  Here, you can add the cheese to the dressing or leave it out and sprinkle it seperately.  I add a pinch of black pepper to my dressing, but it's totally optional.  Set the dressing aside.
  • Wash the lettuce, pick out any gross bits, and either leave it out to dry a bit or run it through a salad spinner.  Fresh spinach can be especially covered in sandy bits.  (I learned this the hard way)
  • Top the greens with the watermelon and cheese.  Pour the dressing over and toss to combine.  Serve immediately!