Tomato, Watermelon and goat cheese salad with Balsamic Chocolate Dressing
This cooling scrumptious salad is perfect for a hot summer day.
The recipe will give 3 servings.
Ingredients:
Balsamic Chocolate Dressing
1/2 Cup of Organic Balsamic Vinegar
1/3 cup of organic extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons of unsweetened organic cocoa powder. If you prefer to use cacao powder, use less quantity as it is bitter and stronger than cocoa powder.
1/4 cup organic raw honey
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup of honey mustard
2-3 Dried red chilies whole
Blend it in the mixer
Use immediately or Pour in the jar and refrigerate it.
Salad:
1 head butter lettuce chopped or 2 cups organic Arugula.
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half ( you can choose red or yellow)
3 cups cubed and chilled water Mellon
8 - 9 fresh basil leaves finely chopped
8 - 9 fresh mint leaves finely chopped
1/4 cup goat cheese or feta cheese (I prefer goat cheese due to its creamy texture)
1/4 cup finely sliced almonds for garnish.
Salt and pepper to taste
In a serving bowl, arrange lettuce or arugula, watermelon, and tomatoes. Sprinkle mint leaves, and basil leaves, Drizzle the dressing. Finish with cheese, salt, and pepper. Garnish with almonds. Enjoy.