Okay…Yesterday was supposed to signal the end of summer and today I’m posting Watermelon & Feta Salad.  I have several reasons to post this recipe.  First of all, it’s easy and delicious.  Secondly, although a summer fruit, watermelon is usually available all times during the year.  Lastly, it’s way too hot to think about fall!

I wanted to share the recipe for a wonderful salad that I enjoyed this summer.  It all happened by accident.  While having lunch at a lovely restaurant in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, the waitress made a mistake on my order.  I’d requested clam chowder but instead, she brought out their watermelon & feta salad.  She was pretty busy and I’ve got a thing about complaining and sending food back.  I’m not saying that you should accept anything but, in this case I decided to accept the fate of the watermelon & feta salad.

Now, I’d heard about this type of salad but never ordered or attempted to locate a recipe to make it.  With the first bite, I learned quickly that I’d been missing out on a delicious dish!  It was simply micro greens, watermelon chunks, tomatoes, feta cheese, and red onion with a very light lime vinaigrette.  Of course, I was happy that I didn’t point out the error to our waitress and I couldn’t wait to recreate this at home!

Fill platter with lettuce(I used baby field greens) before topping with a layer of watermelon chunks.

Add Cherry Tomato halves.

Red Onion

Add a generous sprinkle of Feta Cheese.

Last, top with Basil and drizzle with Vinaigrette.