Watermelon Feta Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

Recipe by Chef Alex, Lago 210

Ingredients

  • 1 cup watermelon, cubed
  • ½ cup feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
  • ¼ cup pickled red onions
  • 1 heirloom tomato, chopped (or heirloom grape tomatoes, halved or quartered)
  • ½ cup seedless cucumber, sliced
  • 1 tbsp. toasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
  • 6 mint leaves, lightly torn
  • 6 basil leaves, lightly torn
  • 1 large handful of mixed greens (about 4 cups)
  • Green goddess dressing
  • 2 tsp. capers
  • Zest and juice of one lemon
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp. maple syrup (preferably local)
  • ½ tbsp. whole grain mustard
  • 2 cloves peeled garlic
  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
  • 6 large basil leaves
  • 4 mint leaves
  • 1 tbsp. fresh dill
  • 2 tbsp. parsley
  • 1 tbsp. chives, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Make Dressing

  1. Place all dressing ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning as desired, then set aside.
  2. Assemble salad
  3. Place prepared watermelon, cucumber, tomato and feta into bowl. Add mixed greens, torn herbs and ¾ of the dressing, then lightly toss to combine.
  4. Drizzle remaining dressing around a serving plate, then transfer salad on top. Finish with a sprinkle of sunflower seeds and enjoy!
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