New Couple Alert! Watermelon Tomato Salad
Happy almost July 4th weekend!!!
As the holiday approaches, I’ve spent countless hours scouring Pinterest for all the latest and greatest July 4th-themed recipes. As I was scrolling and pinning away, dessert nostalgia swept over me for one of my favorite childhood desserts — The Firecracker! You know, the red, white, & blue popsicle that was heaven after a hot and sandy day at the beach!
While I may not favor the same treat these days, I do still love July 4th weekend. Not only because my brother got married last year on this very special weekend, but because who doesn’t love an excuse for a BBQ, fireworks, (and an extra day off…to blog, of course!!).
I relish in the flavors of summer — juicy berries and watermelon, sweet tomatoes, crisp greens, ripe stone fruits, and smoky grilled vegetables and fish. Plus, the joy of entertaining outdoors and the happiness that accompanies sunshine!
If you’re hosting a party or attending one this weekend, I have a simple Watermelon Tomato Salad for you that screams SUMMER!
I created this salad last summer (by accident) because my dad had the most succulent sungold tomatoes growing in his garden. Dressed with just a touch of olive oil, a drop of red wine vinegar and a pinch of salt and pepper, the season really lets the flavor of produce shine!
I feel silly calling this a recipe because you’re just throwing a bunch of vegetables together with watermelon, and voila!
Recipe or not, I hope you enjoy this combination as much as I do! 🙂
- 2 cups watermelon, cubed or balls
- 1 pint sungold tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp dill, roughly chopped
- Pinch dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Low fat feta cheese to top (about 1 oz)
- Chop all vegetables and combine in a medium-sized serving bowl.
- Dress with olive oil, red wine vinegar, herbs and spices, and toss gently to combine. Top with crumbled low-fat feta cheese, if desired.
- Enjoy!
How refreshing does that look?
Have a healthy and happy Fourth!
XO