Heirloom Tomatoes and Watermelon Salad

Red Wine Vinaigrette

Ingredient	Amount
Red wine vinegar	¼ cup
Kosher salt	1 tsp
Black pepper, ground	¼ tsp
Olive oil, extra virgin	½ cup

Salad

Ingredient	Amount
Cucumber	1
Red onion	½
Tomatoes, heirloom	1 lb, large dice
Watermelon	3.5 cups, large dice
Red bell pepper	1, large dice
Cotija cheese	7 oz, ½ inch cubes
Air dried ham	6 oz, julienne
Greens	3 oz
Mint, fresh

 

Method

1. Make the Vinaigrette: Whisk the vinegar, salt and pepper in a medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in the oil to blend well. Set aside.
2. Make the Salad: Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, then, using a spoon, scrape out the seeds. Cut the cucumber halves crosswise into thin half-moon slices. Using a mandolin, cut the onion into 1-inch-long paper-thin slices. Toss the sliced cucumber, onion, tomatoes, watermelon, bell pepper, cheese, air dried ham, and greens in a large bowl with enough vinaigrette to coat. Garnish with fresh mint. Serve immediately.