Ingredients

  • 3 cups cubed red watermelon, seeded if necessary
  • 3 cups cubed yellow watermelon, seeded if necessary
  • 1/3 cup scallion, chopped
  • 1/3 cup red onion, diced small
  • 2 tablespoons fruit vinegar (white wine or white balsamic can be substituted instead)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt, to taste
  • cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic chives, minced

Method

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, scallions and red onion.
  • In a small non-reactive bowl whisk together the vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour the vinaigrette over the melon mixture. Add the herbs and toss gently to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.