Tomato & Watermelon Salad

As summer winds down, I try to hang on to the fruits and vegetables that make summer great – fresh tomatoes from the farmers market and sweet watermelon. This salad is summer on a bowl.  The sweetness of the watermelon balances the acidity of the tomatoes contrasts with the pungent gorgonzola cheese. It’s refreshing and it excites all of your taste buds at the same time.

 

Ingredients

3 C Watermelon (1” cubes)

2 Ripe Tomatoes (diced)

½ C Crumbled Gorgonzola or Blue Cheese

Vinaigrette

2 TBS Champaigne or Cider Vinegar

Pinch Salt

3 grinds Fresh Black Pepper

1 TBS Fresh Mint (minced)

1 small Shallot (diced fine)

¼ C Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions

Place the cubed watermelon, diced tomatoes, and gorgonzola cheese in a large bowl.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, salt, pepper, mint, and diced shallot. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking.

Pour the vinaigrette over the watermelon and tomatoes and let sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.  Serve with a burger or a steak and enjoy the end of summer.

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