Watermelon & Olive Salad

 

Watermelon & Olive Salad

Is this refreshing dish a salad, a snack, or a dessert? Well, that’s up to you! All I can tell you is that it's super-easy to make, delicious to eat, and completely guilt-free.  

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon tabasco
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 seedless watermelon (8-10 pounds)
  • 1 1/4 cups kalamata olives (pitted, coarsely chopped)
  • 1 cup mint leaves (coarsely chopped)

Instructions

  1. Using a melon baller, scoop watermelon into little balls.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, salt, tabasco, and pepper.

  3. Add watermelon and olives and toss gently.

  4. Garnish with chopped mint leaves and serve immediately.

Bon appétit!