WATERMELON SALAD WITH PICKLED ONIONS, RICOTTA SALATA, ARUGULA & PISTACHIOS
With pickled onions in a saucepan, bring the following ingredients to a boil...
1 cup of red wine vinegar / 1 cup of water / 1/2 cup of sugar / 3 teaspoons of kosher salt / 3 red onions - julienne
let it simmer for 10 minutes, then take of the heat.
Combine in a bowl...
4 cup cubed watermelon / 1 cup pickled onions / 1 bunch thinly sliced radishes / 2 cups of arugula / 3 tablespoon of finely chopped mint / 1/2 cup chopped Ricotta Salata cheese (or Feta) / 1 cup roasted/salted pistachios
For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
1 cup olive oil / 1/2 lemon juice / 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard / Salt & pepper
toss & serve,
and enjoy!
