Watermelon Salad
OK, here is one that is so easy that I won’t even give you a step by step recipe – because you won’t need one. If you are familiar with the fresh seasonal watermelon and basil salad, with goat cheese or feta, you get it. This is just a presentation shift, that’s all. Here I have made it into a napoleon, a layered salad. The experience of a meal begins with the eyes, so why not reformat some of our favorite dishes. This requires no more effort, but will present itself as a gift to your guests.
Ingredients:
seedless watermelon, sliced rectangularly (or whatever shape you please)
crumbled goat cheese or feta
thinly sliced red onions
Garnish:
basil chiffonade*
basalmic reduction, drizzled around the plate,
(you can make it or just buy it…it lasts forever and is a stellar to keep on hand for presentation, you might be surprised by how often you will use this product. It is a good culinary investment.)
optional- crispy bacon crumbles, to send this salad right on over the top, into oblivion
So easy, and so delicious. Behold the power of presentation~
bon appétit!
xo,
*In case you do not know how to chiffonade basil, here is a quick little “how to”:
Excellent warm weather salad and it looks so stylish, but simple. Love this!
Thanks Lisa, it’s definitely a good note to start a meal on- makes an impression.
GORGEOUS presentation … I love it!! xo
Thanks, Kim, it’s so easy that I had to share it before the brunch holidays begin!
It looks delicious!
it is, Maria, and easy too! Tks for stopping by-
I am so stealing this. Amazing what a presentment difference makes on a simple favorite!
You are sooooo right, Rhonda, pleasing to the eye makes anything more pleasing to the tastebuds.
OK- So I’m a foody,too! and Yes, I was skeptical when you mentioned the watermelon salad—I’ve seen it so many times- Not that special- right? Wrong- this Is special- the presentation rocks!!! Go Girl!
Thanks Karen!
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Super salad saw a few days ago bought w watermelon to make it! Good pick for the holiday !
Let me know how you like it, Michele- Happy Easter!