Watermelon!

I absolutely love it in the summer months. Sweet and juicy, you know you're in for a real treat when there's watermelon on the table! If you really want to add a twist to your watermelon, add something salty. As a child, I can remember sitting with my grandfather and eating sweet watermelon with salty white cheese, it was beyond delicious! So, I decided that the best way to encorporate my two favorite things would be with a Watermelon, Mint, and Feta salad. If you think you won't like the combination, I suggest you give it a try and you might be pleasantly surprised; in fact, it might become a favorite of yours. I would also like to add that not only is it super simple to make, but it's so pretty on the plate!


Now for the Ingredients:
Mint Simple Syrup:

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 4 sprigs of mint

For the Salad:

• 5 cups watermelon cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1/2 cup of feta cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon chopped mint

Instructions:

1. Make the simple syrup by combining the sugar and water in a saucepan. On a medium heat, bring the sugar mixture to a boil, then cut the heat and add the mint. Set aside and allow to cool for 20 minutes.
2. In a bowl, add the watermelon and 3 tablespoons of the simple syrup. Mix to coat all of the watermelon with the simple syrup.
3. Add the mint and feta to your watermelon. Chill or enjoy right away!