Here’s a refresher which utilizes the best of summer’s bounty. Easy to prepare and a crowd pleaser, this salad goes especially well with our 2014 Russian River Sauvignon Blanc or our 2014 Russian Rive Pinot Gris Enjoy!
VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pound heirloom tomatoes, thickly sliced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¾ cup olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat grill and lightly coat tomato slices with olive oil. Grill until slighlu charred, about 3-4 minutes per side. Cool.
- In processor, combine tomatoes, vinegar lemon juice mustard. Pulse.
- With machine running, drizzle in olive oil to emulsify. Store.
SALAD INGREDIENTS:
- 2 pounds unseeded watermelon cut in 1 inch cubes (Use only firm melon)
- 6 ounces firm feta cheese, cut in ½ inch cubes
- 1/3 cup roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup mint leaves, cut in chiffonade
INSTRUCTIONS:
- In large serving bowl combine all ingredients. Carefully add vinaigrette, mixing with your hands. You will not use all the vinaigrette, and you do not want to overdress the salad. Season with fresh pepper and serve.