Watermelon and Bocconcini Salad with Mint Dressing

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: N/A

Total Time: 15 min

Servings: 4

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

  • Salad:
  • 4 cups chopped watermelon
  • 1 tub (8 oz) bocconcini cheese, drained, halved
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives
  • 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
  • Mint Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup Filippo Berio Delicato Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp shallot, minced
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint

RECIPE DIRECTIONS

    Mint Dressing

    In small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, shallot, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using) until blended.

    Stir in mint.

    Salad

    On large serving platter, arrange watermelon, bocconcini, arugula and olives.

    Drizzle with Mint Dressing.

    Garnish fruit salad with pomegranate seeds and pine nuts.