Comments on: Sweet, Salty, Simply SummerMy Favorite Watermelon Salad http://barbaraadamsblog.com/2009/06/03/sweet-salty-simply-summermy-favorite-watermelon-salad/ Beyond Wonderful Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:07:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Barbara Adams http://barbaraadamsblog.com/2009/06/03/sweet-salty-simply-summermy-favorite-watermelon-salad/comment-page-1/#comment-1972 Barbara Adams Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:32 +0000 http://barbaraadamsblog.com/?p=722#comment-1972 Thanks, Carolyn! This watermelon salad looks delicious. I'll pick up a bottle of Pomegranate-Champagne vinegar this weekend and give it a try. Barbara Thanks, Carolyn! This watermelon salad looks delicious. I’ll pick up a bottle of Pomegranate-Champagne vinegar this weekend and give it a try.

Barbara

]]> By: carolyn kumpe http://barbaraadamsblog.com/2009/06/03/sweet-salty-simply-summermy-favorite-watermelon-salad/comment-page-1/#comment-1960 carolyn kumpe Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:58:09 +0000 http://barbaraadamsblog.com/?p=722#comment-1960 Your salad is beautiful! I am so glad I found your blog connected to S.F.GATE. though you might enjoy this rendition. Now that is open season on WATERMELON! Watermelon with French Feta in Pomegranate & Walnut Vinaigrette East Bay Restaurant Supply Culinary Center Chef Carolyn Kumpe Serves 4 Ingredients: •¼ cup Pomegranate-Champagne vinegar from “O” Olive Oil (I love this vinegar!) or (Substitute 3 Tablespoons Champagne Vinegar & 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses & pomegranate juice) •1 teaspoon honey •¾ cup roasted walnut oil •1 small shallot, minced •sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste •1 bunch watercress, thick stems removed •¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn •1 mini seedless watermelon, chilled, rind removed, cut into 1” cubes •7 ounces French feta, cut into ½” cubes Directions 1.In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey and walnut oil. Add minced shallot. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning. Set aside. 2.In another small bowl, toss the watercress with dressing to taste. Place the watermelon, French feta & basil in a medium bowl. Lightly drizzle the watermelon with vinaigrette. Toss gently. Season with sea salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning. Artfully arrange the dressed watermelon & feta on 4 large, chilled plates or one chilled platter. Place the watercress in the center or scatter leaves artfully around the dish. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftover vinaigrette in an air tight container. 3.You may substitute Bulgarian Feta or Ricotta Salata for the French Feta. And substitute baby arugula for the watercress. Your salad is beautiful! I am so glad I found your blog connected to S.F.GATE.
though you might enjoy this rendition. Now that is open season on WATERMELON!

Watermelon with French Feta in Pomegranate & Walnut Vinaigrette

East Bay Restaurant Supply
Culinary Center
Chef Carolyn Kumpe
Serves 4

Ingredients:
•¼ cup Pomegranate-Champagne vinegar from “O” Olive Oil (I love this vinegar!) or (Substitute 3 Tablespoons Champagne Vinegar & 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses & pomegranate juice)
•1 teaspoon honey
•¾ cup roasted walnut oil
•1 small shallot, minced
•sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
•1 bunch watercress, thick stems removed
•¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
•1 mini seedless watermelon, chilled, rind removed, cut into 1” cubes
•7 ounces French feta, cut into ½” cubes

Directions
1.In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey and walnut oil. Add minced shallot. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning. Set aside.

2.In another small bowl, toss the watercress with dressing to taste. Place the watermelon, French feta & basil in a medium bowl. Lightly drizzle the watermelon with vinaigrette. Toss gently. Season with sea salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning. Artfully arrange the dressed watermelon & feta on 4 large, chilled plates or one chilled platter. Place the watercress in the center or scatter leaves artfully around the dish. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftover vinaigrette in an air tight container.

3.You may substitute Bulgarian Feta or Ricotta Salata for the French Feta. And substitute baby arugula for the watercress.

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