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Savory Watermelon Salad

By Jeff Wirtz July 31, 2012
Watermelon is known for it's sweetness, but here is another way to enjoy this Summer treat in a savory salad.

Ingredients:

For the dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/8 cup brown sugar

For the salad:
4 cups watermelon, rind removed, diced ½ inch 
2 ribs celery, sliced thin
1/4 cup red onion, diced small
1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese
Mint as needed for garnish

Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients for dressing in mixing bowl and whisk together.
2. Add watermelon and toss to fully coat.  Let marinate in refrigerator for 15 minutes.
3. While watermelon is marinating, prepare remaining ingredients
4. Remove watermelon from refrigerator, add remaining ingredients and mix well
5. Serve immediately, garnish with mint.

Makes 4 servings