Name: Rosé Watermelon Salad
Ingredients: 12 cups watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes, excess seeds removed; 3 cups red beans; 3 cups tomberry tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes cut in half); 3/4 cups red onion, finely minced; 3 tbsp fresh thyme leaves; 3 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped; 1 cup rosé wine (we used Johnson Estate Winery’s Ruby Dry Rosé, a summery, fruit forward wine); 3/4 cup avocado oil (or olive oil); 1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar; 1 tbsp aleppo pepper; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 3/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp cumin; 2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 cup parsley, chopped; 2 cups fresh micro greens

Description

Infusing your watermelon salad with wine is just what you need for a vibrant summer.

Ingredients

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12 cups watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes, excess seeds removed
3 cups red beans
3 cups tomberry tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes cut in half)
3/4 cups red onion, finely minced
3 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
3 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
1 cup rosé wine (we used Johnson Estate Winery’s Ruby Dry Rosé, a summery, fruit forward wine)

For the dressing:

3/4 cup avocado oil (or olive oil)
1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp aleppo pepper
1 1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cumin

For the garnish:

2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup parsley, chopped
2 cups fresh micro greens

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Instructions

Soak red beans in cold water overnight. Boil them in plenty of water until tender. Drain and let cool until no longer steaming.
While still warm, mix beans, cubed watermelon, chopped red onion in a bowl. Add rosé wine. Marinate in refrigerator for an hour or two.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together vinegar, Aleppo pepper, salt, black pepper and cumin. Add oil and whisk until well combined.
Take watermelon mixture out of refrigerator. Pour the dressing over the mixture and very gently toss until dressing is evenly distributed. Place approximately 2 cups of the mixture in individual bowls.
Sprinkle feta on top. Garnish with fresh parsley and micro greens.
Serve with chilled rosé wine and a crusty loaf of bread. We suggest Johnson Estate Winery’s Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir, a French-style rosé that’s great for the lunch or dinner table.