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 melon baller, scoop watermelon into little balls.

  2. In 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!