Summer Entertaining 2010

Watermelon and Feta Salad

INGREDIENTS
•1 cup olive oil
•2 tbsp fresh lime juice
•2 tbsp champagne vinegar
•2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
•1 small shallot, minced
•1 serrano chile, stemmed and sliced into small half-rounds
•Salt to taste
•1 small seedless watermelon
• ⅓ lb. wedge feta cheese, sliced ⅛" thick (about 12 slices)
•1 bunch arugula
•Sliced serrano chile for garnish

DIRECTIONS
1 In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, thyme, shallot and serrano chile. Shake well. Season with salt to taste; chill in refrigerator. 2 Remove watermelon rind and slice flesh into 3" squares. 3 To assemble salad, layer one piece of watermelon on one piece of feta. Repeat. 4 Drizzle with vinaigrette and garnish with arugula and sliced serrano chile. Serves 6.

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