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Watermelon Salad with Herb Marinated Goat Cheese Vinaigrette

Author: Roz

Ingredients

  • Fresh watermelon cut into 1 - 2" cubes
  • 1 small roll of goat cheese cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh herbs finely chopped (basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary)
  • 3 tsp. red chili pepper flakes
  • 2 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup of fresh basil broken into pieces by hand
  • Balsamico vinegar -- to drizzle on salad

Instructions

  • Prepare the marinaded goat/feta cheese at least 2 hours earlier than serving the salad.
  • In a clean glass jar, pour the oil into it.
  • Add the chopped feta/goat cheese.
  • Add all chopped fresh herbs.
  • Add red pepper flakes and minced garlic.
  • Gently, very gently swish the cheese cubes around in the marinade.
  • Place in the frig to chill for 2 hours.
  • Just before serving, cut watermelon into cubes.
  • Sprinkle the marinaded cheese cubes over the watermelon cubes.
  • Drizzle with balsamico vinegar or pass it around to guests.