Watermelon and Feta Salad

For the past few years I have seen many recipes for this very strange sounding salad. I finally decided to try one of the versions floating around. I adapted the one posted on Domesticgoddess.ca. It is refreshing and delicious. The combination of sweet watermelon and salty feta works. Don't worry about exact proportions here. Whatever you do, the salad will turn out fine. Just be sure to serve it cool.

4 cups watermelon cubes

1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley

good quality extra virgin olive oil, to drizzle

salt and pepper to taste

Serves 3

Combine watermelon, feta and most of the parsley. Toss gently. Sprinkle remaining parsley and drizzle olive oil on top of salad. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes: There are all sorts of variations on this basic idea. Add sliced red onion, olives, prosciutto or pine nuts. Substitute ricotta salata for the feta. Try other herbs such as mint or dill. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Serve on arugula or in watermelon rind "plates". You get the idea. If you enjoy this salad and like to experiment come up with your own version.