Watermelon Salads with Tequila-Lime Dressing

Name: Watermelon Salads with Tequila-Lime Dressing
Yield: serves 12
Ingredients: 2 individual-size seedless watermelons (about 6 pounds total); 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup loosely packed chopped fresh mint (about 12 large mint leaves), plus a few whole sprigs for garnish; 2/3 cup feta cheese (about 3 ounces), crumbled; 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (about 3 medium limes); 2 tablespoons tequila; 1/4 cup honey; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint (about 6 large mint leaves); 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

December 14, 2011

My friend Yvonne makes this salad for her summertime pool parties when we crave something cool and light, which is often. She tosses it in a big bowl, we throw something on the grill, and everyone heads for her backyard pool. Sometimes we float in the pool all afternoon, climbing out of the water only when we need a watermelon break. It’s a great way to beat the Texas heat. Using the scooped-out watermelons as serving bowls means this dish performs double duty: satisfying your guests’ appetites and adding an eye-catching decorative touch. It’s easier than you think and your friends will marvel at your artistic flair.

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