This vibrant fruit salad is a perfect palate cleanser for any barbecue. Packed with juicy watermelon, tangy citrus fruits, salty feta, and refreshing mint, it's a delicious and easy way to add a touch of lightness to your summer cookouts.
Barbecues are not exactly known for being light. With copious amounts of grilled meat, mayo-slathered salads and carb-heavy buns on rotation, it’s always a refreshing sight when a plate of fruit appears at the table. It could be as simple as a platter of sliced watermelon or a bowl of cherries, but with a bit more prep, it’s easy to whip up a composed salad. This zesty summer citrus salad is an invigorating palate cleanser that can hold its own as part of a larger cookout spread.
Slicing the oranges and grapefruit into thin wheels, and the watermelon into wedges, gives the already colorful salad an even prettier look, but it’s the combination of flavors that will make the biggest impression. By adding refreshing mint and salty feta to fresh citrus fruits and juicy watermelon, it's easy to make a delicious dish that helps everyone cool off on a hot summer day. The zingy dressing — made with red wine vinegar, a little orange and lemon juice, cracked black pepper and olive oil — comes together quickly. Finally, roasted pine nuts add a smoky, slightly buttery flavor that gives this vibrant fruit salad a hint of Italian flair. If you don’t have everything you need on hand, you can easily purchase all of the ingredients (just click the orange button below that says ‘Get Ingredients’). You can pick and choose exactly what ingredients you need based on what’s in your pantry and they’ll be on your doorstep before you know it. Use basil if you don’t have mint — the aromatic summer herb pairs nicely with the citrus and watermelon. Instead of pine nuts, you can sub in crushed pistachios or sunflower seeds. In a dry skillet set over medium-low heat, add the pine nuts and cook, stirring often, until golden and fragrant. When they're golden brown, transfer to a plate to cool. On a platter, layer the sliced fruits. Top with toasted pine nuts, crumbled feta and mint leaves. Drizzle with dressing
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