Watermelon and Tomato Salad

Ingredients:
3 Cups of Alstede Fresh Watermelon Diced
1 1/2 cups of assorted colors cherry tomatoes sliced in half or quarters
3 cups of cleaned and torn arugula leaves
3 T chopped mint leaves
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 T lime juice
3 T Olive Oil
2 t honey (more or less to your taste)
3/4 c crumbled feta cheese
1/2 c black olives of your choice (optional)
Kosher salt to taste

Instructions:
Place 1 1/2 c arugula leaves in a medium bowl.
In a second, larger bowl add all salad ingredients to include: Watermelon, tomatoes, arugula, and mint and onion.
Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil and honey, drizzle a couple of tablespoons over the arugula salt and toss.
Line a platter with the salad greens. Use the remaining dressing for over the watermelon mix. Toss in the remaining arugula. Salt the salad to taste.
Spoon the mixture over the platter lined with greens and sprinkle with crumbled feta and chopped black olives of choice.

Farm Kitchen Tip – This dish is so simple to make and is a great no cook option for a hot day when you don’t feel like heating up your kitchen. The fresh flavors go so well together and the high water content in the watermelons make for great way to stay hydrated. Want to learn more about our homegrown watermelon and tomatoes?

Recipe & photos provided by Jenn Borealo, Culinary & Education Specialist at Alstede Farms