This side salad is what we like to call a “secret weapon” in the land of potlucks. It’s the surprise hit of any bring-a-dish event, particularly if the meal is outdoors. The sweet watermelon matches up perfectly with the salty cheese. Slam it together just before leaving the house or bring the ingredients along and toss it all when you get there to keep it crunchiest. Hint: Crumble your own feta to keep the chunks sizable and do add the red pepper.
Watermelon and Feta Salad
This is one of several clever and simple new-West recipes in “Big Sky Cooking,” by Meredith Brokaw and Ellen Wright.
Ingredients
- 3 cups of 2-inch chunks of watermelon seeded (or seedless)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Coarsely ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Directions
In a large bowl combine the watermelon, feta and a few generous grinds of black pepper. For a little more zing, add the red pepper flakes if you like. Serve immediately.
