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Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword American Food
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 8
Calories 169kcal
Ingredients
6cupscubed watermelon
1/2red onionjulienne
1/2cupparsleyplus more for garnish
4ouncesparmesan or feta cheeseoptional
2tablespoonssunflower seeds
1 1/2tablespoonsred wine vinegar
1 1/2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
1/4teaspoonfine sea salt
Fresh ground black pepperto taste
HOW TO PICK A SWEET WATERMELON
Instructions
To toast the sunflower seeds, place in neutral oil with a dash of salt and put on a sheet pan, and put into an oven at 350 degrees. Toast for about 10-15 minutes
On a platter add watermelon, chopped parsley, feta cheese, and toasted sunflower seeds. Keep prepped items separate until salad is composed
Drizzle the salad with red-wine vinegar and olive oil as well as a pinch of salt and fresh ground black pepper. Toss all ingredients together and serve with torn parsley leaves on top. You can also add lime as an option.