Watermelon Blueberry Feta Salad

(Takes about – 20 minuets; Serves about – 8)

8 cups watermelon – balled or diced

2 cups fresh blueberries

¼ cup finely sliced green onion or red onion

1/3 cup finely sliced mint leaves – I used chocolate mint (but any mint will do)

1 cup crumbled feta cheese (I used black pepper feta)

4 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

(not needed if feta has black pepper in it)

In a glass jar add all the dressing ingredients – olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Shake well. In a large bowl toss all the salad ingredients. You can add the dressing to the tossed fruit, or reserve for each to add their own. Great to serve at a barbeque. Enjoy!

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What would summer be like without scorching hot days to enjoy foods to cool us down? The same foods would not be as enjoyable on a cold and snowy day. I am sure watermelon is appreciated in all regions of the world as a fruit to cool down hot summer days. Of course, we all like it well-chilled and crispy – big chunks of it to bite into. All these years and I must confess this is the only way I ever ate it – chunks of cold watermelon, and of course watermelon jam!! However, I never thought of going a bit further and balling the melon to use in a salad – you can cube it too. Of course this is an excellent idea – I am sure you will agree. You’ve got to try it, and yes, watermelon seems to go perfectly with Feta cheese. This recipe is now a favorite – watermelon can go beyond being served in huge, big chunks. Oh, and it doesn’t keep well – you shouldn’t make it a day ahead to serve to a crowd. It’s a same day salad. Make a whole lot – because you will love it!! It won’t last to the end of the day. This is a no left-over salad!

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