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