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Watermelon and Tomato Wedge Salad

Watermelon and Tomato Wedge Salad

Several weeks ago, I was scrolling through my RSS feeds when I saw this recipe for a Watermelon Wedge.  Watermelon salads are quite ubiquitous at the moment, but this is the first time I’ve seen someone go the wedge route.  Inspired by Greg’s inventiveness, I decided to make a watermelon wedge of my own.

Utilizing some leftover ingredients from my Summer Crush cocktail, I put together this Watermelon and Tomato Wedge Salad.  Juicy wedges of ripe heirloom tomato are scattered across a landscape of vibrant watermelon, then topped with chopped chive, fresh basil and a creamy feta dressing.  This salad is deliciously seasonal and incredibly playful.  Sweet, salty and so, so fresh, my Watermelon and Tomato Wedge Salad would be perfect for any late summer soiree.  Continue reading for the recipe.

Watermelon Slices Feta Chive Salad Dressing

Let me tell you a little about this salad dressing.  Hand-crumbled feta is mixed with buttermilk, greek yogurt, lemon and chives.  The finished dressing is sharp, salty and wonderfully creamy.  When you are stirring up this dressing, try to do so gently.  You’ll want to keep some of the chunks of feta intact to add a nice textural element to the salad.

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Watermelon and Tomato Wedge Salad

Servings 6 servings
Author Brandon Matzek

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. feta cheese, crumbled (I like to buy it in a big block and crumble myself)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped chives, plus more for sprinkling
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 small seedless watermelon, rind removed
  • 2 red heirloom tomatoes, stems removed
  • Freshly chopped basil, for sprinking
  • Flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. To make the feta-chive salad dressing, combine feta cheese, buttermilk, greek yogurt, lemon juice and chives in a medium bowl, gently stirring to combine. The dressing should still have some bits and chunks of feta showing. Season to taste with kosher salt and black pepper. I didn't add any additional salt, but you may want to. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  2. Cut watermelon into thick wedges, then arrange on a large platter. Also cut tomatoes into smaller wedges, and scatter over the watermelon.
  3. To serve, dot the wedges of watermelon and tomato with the feta-chive dressing. Sprinkle with chopped chives, basil and a little flaky sea salt. Transfer extra dressing to a small bowl and serve beside the salad.

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  1. […] Courtesy of Kitchen Konfidence.Several weeks ago, I was scrolling through my RSS feeds when I saw this recipe for a watermelon wedge. Watermelon salads are quite ubiquitous at the moment, but this is the first […]

  6. […] The combination of watermelon and tomatoes just works. Both are fresh and juicy, but the watermelon is sweet and the tomato is tart. In this cocktail, the watermelon is at the forefront flavor wise while the tomato provides a complementary vegetal note. The base of the drink is bourbon barrel-aged Olmeca Altos Reposado Tequila, rich with sweet vanilla, oak and citrus. I also tried this recipe with Olmeca Altos Plata, and the silver tequila works well too, so use whichever one you’ve got available! Each drink is finished with a sprig of fresh basil. I snipped the ones pictured here from my garden :)! Continue reading for the recipe. […]

  7. […] feeling full and bloated in the afternoon sun.  My Heirloom Tomato and Peach Caprese (below), and Watermelon and Tomato Wedge Salad are two other good options.  All three dishes scale up nicely for a crowd, and certain elements […]

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