This classic watermelon salad recipe features crumbled feta and fresh mint. Lightly pickled shallots and chopped pistachios make it amazing! Recipe yields 6 to 8 side salads.
Ingredient:
1 medium-to-large shallot or ½ small red onion, sliced very thinly (about ½ cup)
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon fine salt
3 pounds ripe seedless watermelon (about ½ small round watermelon or 4 cups cubed), cut into ¾″ cubes
½ cup crumbled feta (about 2 ounces)
⅓ cup roasted and salted pistachios, chopped
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Small handful of fresh mint and/or basil leaves, torn if large, for garnish