Watermelon Salad
Ingredients:
Seedless watermelon, cubed
Arugula
Toasted hazelnuts
Red onions, sliced
Ricotta salata, grated (available at The Fresh Market)
Cucumbers, thinly sliced
*Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette
Garnish:
Freshly minced chives
Balsamic drizzle
*Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette
1 7 oz. jar fig jam (available at World Market)
1 Tablespoon honey
One Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 medium shallot, finely diced
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
¾ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 cup salad oil
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
Blend fig jam, honey, mustard, shallot and sugar until smooth. Add vinegars and continue to blend. Drizzle oils very slowly over salad to emulsify.
