I love the combination of salty and sweet flavors. It is very common in the South to sprinkle salt on your watermelon, so the idea of a salty watermelon salad is not that out of the ordinary for me. Substituting watermelon for the tomatoes in a traditional Greek salad is a great way to add a twist to a classic and surprise the taste buds of your dining partners.

For the salad:
6 cups romaine lettuce, torn into pieces (from about 2 hearts of romaine)
3 cups cubed seedless watermelon
1 cup cubed feta cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives (about 2 1/2 ounces)
1/2 medium red onion, very thinly sliced

For the dressing:
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Pinch of dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, watermelon, feta, olives, and red onion.

In a separate bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients until well blended.

Toss the salad with the dressing and serve immediately.

YIELD: 4 TO 6 SERVINGS
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES