Watermelon & Feta Wedge Salad Recipe

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By Tasting Table Staff

When the Tasting Table Test Kitchen landed a slew of watermelon, doling out unadulterated wedges quickly turned boring. So creativity set in, and our food editors sweetened the classic wedge salad. For this hot-weather upgrade to the steakhouse icon, wedges of watermelon replace traditional iceberg lettuce, feta supplants blue cheese and fresh basil freshen the dish. Serve as a light lunch–or a first course if you're committed to the steakhouse experience.

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Recipe from the Tasting Table Test Kitchen

Watermelon Wedge Salad

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Watermelon Wedge Salad from the Tasting Table Test Kitchen.

servings
4

Ingredients

  • ½ small watermelon, rind removed
  • 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • ½ cup heavy cream or buttermilk
  • ½ cup crème fraîche
  • 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh chives plus more for serving
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves

Directions

  1. Set the watermelon on a cutting board, cut side down. Quarter the watermelon, place each quarter on its side and halve each quarter crosswise (so you have 8 thick wedges total).
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together the feta cheese, cream, crème fraîche, lemon juice and chives. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. To serve, place 2 wedges of watermelon on each plate. Drizzle with the feta dressing and sprinkle with chives and basil leaves. Serve immediately.
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