Summer Freshness on A Plate!
/WATERMELON/TOMATO SALAD
This is my take on a couple of recipes inspired by both Giada DeLaurentiis and Alexandra Guarnaschelli; a fusion of their ideas, if you will.
About 1 pint of cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
6 oz. of seedless watermelon (cut into small cubes)
1 tbsp. fresh chopped Tarragon
1 tbsp. of fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
About 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the liquid ingredients and season to taste. Place all other ingredients in a medium sized salad bowl and pour the liquid over; fold over gently so that neither the tomatoes nor the watermelon get bruised.
Season to taste; but go easy on the salt in an effort to maintain the brightness of the fruit. You don't want to dull the fruit with the salt.
You can alternate the herbs with chopped fresh basil or fresh mint and there really is no right or wrong way to do this. If you have other tomato varieties; those can be used as a substitute... although the cherry tomatoes work the best.
This side is truly lovely with a light white fish or grilled/roasted chicken. Your guests will be wowed... I have made 2 different versions of this salad... and every time, a true hit!!
I would love to hear back with feedback or alternative versions of this salad!
Happy cooking and as always, happy eating!!
Elle :)
