A light, refreshing salad served in a watermelon bowl filled with watermelon, tomatoes, cucumbers and topped with a drizzle of balsamic dressing and goat cheese.
Serves: approx 4 cups
Ingredients
2 cups watermelon, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 cup cucumber, peeled, diced
1 tbsp. goat cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp. mint leaves, sliced thin
1 tbsp. balsamic dressing (your favorite)
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
Instructions
Using a small watermelon, approx 8 lbs., cut in half, the short way (width side). Reserve half of the watermelon for another use. On the remaining half of watermelon, spoon out the inside, making a hollow bowl. Cut the spooned out watermelon into bite size pieces, about 1" square. Turn the hollowed watermelon bowl upside down to drain; set aside.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, add the diced watermelon, tomatoes and cucumber; carefully mix until combined. Add mint, balsamic dressing, salt and pepper. Mix until combined. Add mixture to the watermelon bowl. Top with goat cheese.