Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (8-pound) seedless watermelon, scooped into balls with a melon baller or cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks (10 cups), chilled
• 1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled (2 cups)
• 1 1/4 cups pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped (optional)
• 1 small sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 cup coarsely chopped mint leaves

Description

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, salt, Tabasco, and pepper.
3. Add the watermelon, feta, olives, and onion; toss gently.
4. Garnish with the mint and serve.