Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1” irregular pieces
- 1 cup watermelon chunks, cut into 1” pieces
- 2 tbsp toasted pecans
- 1 oz burrata
- 2 tbsp garlic chives, minced
- Basil and mint
- 2 oz Meyer lemon vinaigrette (recipe below)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup Meyer lemon juice
- 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon originale mustard
- 1/4 clove garlic, grated
- Maldon salt
- Zest of one Meyer lemon
- 1 cup arbequina olive oil
Preparations
- To make the salad, combine all ingredients except burrata and vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper, then toss with the vinaigrette (directions below) and plate in an oval bowl. Finish with a chunk of burrata seasoned with Maldon salt and extra virgin olive oil.
- To make the dressing, combine all ingredients except olive oil in blender. Process until smooth then drizzle in olive oil.