Tomato and Watermelon Salad

A refreshing and delicious summer salad.

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 4-6

Prep Time: 20 minutes/stand 15 minutes Cook Time: Chill-2 hours

Ingredients

5 cups (3/4-inch)seeded watermelon cubes

1 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes cut into 3/4-inch cubes

3 tsp white sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced

1/2 cup red wine vinegar

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Cracked black pepper to taste

Romaine lettuce leaves (optional)

Combine watermelon and tomatoes in a large bowl; sprinkle with sugar and salt, tossing to coat. Let stand 15 minutes.

Stir in onion, vinegar, and oil. Cover and chill 2 hours. Serve chilled with lettuce leaves, if desired. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper to taste.

Categories: Fruit Salads, Salads, Salads, Vegan, Vegetable Salads, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Submitted by: vickilee on May 29, 2010