Aug 20, 2012

Watermelon and Salad

adapted from The Wave @ Disney's Contemporary Resort
Serves 4

6 ounces baby lettuce leaves and chard leaves mixed (remove ribs) 
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 
20 pitted kalamata olives 
1/3 cup candied pecans 
2 tablespoons white vinegar 
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 
8 (4-inch) wedges watermelon 
6 teaspoons aged balsamic vinegar, divided

Combine lettuce mix, feta cheese, olives, and candied pecans in a large bowl. Whisk together white vinegar and oil in a medium bowl. Add half of vinaigrette to lettuce mixture. Gently toss, slowly adding more vinaigrette until mixture is coated. Place 2 wedges of watermelon on each plate; evenly drizzle each with 1 1/2 teaspoons aged balsamic vinegar. Evenly distribute lettuce mixture over watermelon wedges; serve immediately.

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