Green salad with watermelon, goat cheese and citrus vinaigrette
4 servings
30 minutes
This exquisite Mediterranean salad embodies a harmony of flavors and summer freshness. Tender watercress combines with juicy watermelon flesh, creating lightness and refreshing sweetness. Goat cheese adds a creamy texture and a hint of tanginess, while walnuts provide a crunchy note. The citrus vinaigrette, based on orange juice, olive oil, and red wine vinegar, makes the salad's flavor bright and balanced. This dish is perfect for summer evenings, either as a standalone treat or as a side to fish and meat dishes. Historically, fruits in salads are a hallmark of Mediterranean cuisine where freshness and flavor combinations play a key role. Try this salad to experience the true taste of sun and sea.
1
In a large bowl, mix olive oil, orange juice, vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Orange juice: 3 tablespoons
- Red wine vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
2
Add watercress, diced watermelon flesh, and finely chopped red onion to the dressing. Gently mix and serve on plates.
- Watercress: 560 g
- Watermelon flesh: 800 g
- Sweet red onion: 20 g
3
Sprinkle with goat cheese and lightly crushed nuts on top.
- Goat cheese: 60 g
- Shelled walnuts: 60 g
