Watermelon and Goat Cheese Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
A wonderful combination of flavors and textures. Mixed greens topped with sweet watermelon, tangy goat cheese, sliced red onions, and toasted hazelnuts, dressed in a citrus vinaigrette! Serve as a side salad or top with sliced grilled chicken and make it a meal!
Servings: 5
Ingredients
Citrus Vinaigrette:
- 3 T. extra virgin olive oil
- 3 T. orange juice
- 1 T. red wine vinegar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- freshly ground pepper to taste
Salad:
- 8 c. watercress tough stems removed OR mixed salad greens
- 4 c. diced seedless watermelon (about 3 lbs. with the rind)
- 1/4 c. sliced red onion
- 2 oz. goat cheese crumbled
- 1/2 c. chopped hazelnuts toasted
Instructions
- Whisk oil, orange juice, vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
- Add watercress, watermelon and red onion; toss to coat.
- Divide among 5 plates. Top with goat cheese and toasted hazelnuts.
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