Capital Grille’s Tomato, Watermelon and Feta Salad

Summer is but a few short months, so one must strike while the season is hot. Doing just that, Executive Chef Jim Nuetzi has created a recipe for a picnic-perfect salad featuring fresh tomatoes and sweet watermelon in their summertime prime. It’s a unique combination of flavors and textures made more remarkable by the addition of crumbly feta cheese. It’s a dish that can only be created to perfection in summer. (And is somehow even more delicious when enjoyed outdoors.)

Ingredients(Serves 10)

Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, halved- 1 Cup

Grape Tomatoes, halved- 1 Cup

Mixed Heirloom Tomatoes, seeded and diced 3/4″- 2 Cups

Seedless Watermelon, diced 3/4″- 2 Cups

Red Onion, peeled and finely minced- 1 Tbsp

Seeded Cucumber, diced 1/4″- 1/2 Cup

Red Bell Pepper, seeded and diced 1/2″- 1/2 Cup

Chives, thinly sliced- 1 Tbsp

Freshly Chopped Cilantro Leaves- 1 Tbsp

Lime Juice, freshly squeezed- 1/4 Cup

Blended Olive Oil – 2 Tbsp

Kosher Salt- 1/2 tsp

Freshly Ground Black Pepper- pinch

Feta Cheese, crumbled- 1 Cup

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except feta in a large stainless bowl and toss gently to combine. (The salad may be prepared up to 4 hours in advance.)

Just prior to serving, gently toss in crumbled Feta Cheese.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.