It’s time for watermelons! I love watermelons, but I’m very picky about eating them because if they’re not sweet, or too slimy/grainy/hard, I’ll toss them. But when I find the perfect melon, one of my go-to recipes is this Watermelon salad. Watermelon, fresh cucumbers, and fresh strawberries make for a perfect summer side dish. It’s also a salad that helps me deal with the heat and stops me from wishing away these hot summer days. (although I’m always waiting for pumpkin spice season!)
KINGSMILL REHEARSAL DINNER MENU SERIES
Welcome to my Kingsmill Rehearsal Dinner Menu series inspired by the fictional wedding celebration in my two new stories, A Room with a Groom (from Save the Date Anthology) and Luke’s Last Love Kiss (from Finding Forever Anthology). This blog series brings the charm of small-town Kingsmill to your summer table.
Both love stories unfold in the heart of the Virginia mountains, and each features a rehearsal dinner held near the town’s historic 18th-century mill, along the Shenandoah River. For the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing the seasonal recipes from that riverside celebration and today’s recipe uses watermelons, my second-favorite summer fruit for Watermelon Salad.
Watermelon Salad
Ingredients
Honey Dressing
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- pinch sea salt
Watermelon Salad
- 1/2 watermelon peeled cut into cubes
- 1 cucumber halved lengthwise and sliced
- 1 cup strawberries hulled, washed, and sliced
- 15 fresh mint leaves chopped
- 15 fresh basil leaves chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese more to your liking
- balsamic vinegar for garnish
Instructions
Honey Dressing
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In a glass bowl, stir together the honey, lime juice, olive oil and salt. Set aside.
Watermelon Salad
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In a large glass bowl, stir together the watermelon, cucumber, strawberries, and fresh basil and fresh mint leaves. Stir in the dressing and toss very gently. Sprinkle feta cheese on top. Chill for 2 hours before serving.
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Before you serve, drizzle balsamic vinegar on top (optional).
