Watermelon and Feta Salad

For those who know my husband knows that he is not a big fan of fruits. But my brother in law +Aakash Trivedi  and I love this watermelon salad! My inspiration for this salad came from Paula Deen's recipe. But as I always do, I tweaked it to make it my own. This is my fav salad to make during summer bbq. Cant wait  for SUMMER!

 







1 (5-pound) watermelon
1 Vidalia or other sweet onion
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
6 whole mint sprigs

Directions

Cut the flesh from the melon and cut into bite size pieces, removing and discarding the seeds, and set aside. 
Peel and thinly slice the onion into rings.
In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, salt, pepper, and whisk until salt is dissolved. Slowly whisk in the olive oil, a few drops at a time.
Add in the chopped mint, taste, and adjust seasonings.
In a large bowl, combine the melon, onion, and feta. Pour the dressing over the melon mixture and toss gently until everything is coated and evenly mixed. 
Garnish with mint sprigs.
Serve immediately. 

If you need to prep ahead, keep the dressing seperate and pour before serving.