Watermelon Salad

Aged balsamic vinegar is more expensive, but a little goes a long way to flavor this Mediterranean-style watermelon salad.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups seedless watermelon chunks
• 3 kalamata olives, sliced
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 4 grape tomatoes, quartered
• 1/4 cup strips shaved proccuito ham
• 1T extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
• Coarse salt
• Fresh ground pepper
• Watercress sprigs

Directions:

Arrange watermelon, olives, feta, tomato, and proccuito on a serving platter. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Sprinkle with a dash of salt and fresh ground pepper. Garnish with sprigs of watercress and enjoy a wonderful summer salad.

Number of Servings: 2 to 4

Notes from the Cook: The watermelon should be cut into 1"x1" cubes. The watercress should have no large stems. Use a 12 year old balsamic at least; 25 years is ideal.