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Watermelon-Tomato-Cucumber Salad with Feta Cheese and Mirin Dressing

This Watermelon-Tomato-Cucumber Salad sprinkled with the sharpness of savory feta cheese was one of the most enjoyable summer salads we had. The sugary sweetness of the watermelon went well with the fresh, succulent ripe Jersey tomatoes and crisp cucumber slices. I whipped together a mirin-honey dressing which I added at the table side, just before dinner. Even if summer is ending, this is the kind of salad that stays on our minds and on our table all year long. This is an AsianInAmericamag recipe by Elizabeth Ann Quirino.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Asian, Filipino
Keyword: Watermelon Tomato Cucumber Salad
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 228kcal
Author: Asian in America - Elizabeth Ann Quirino

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
  • 2 Tablespoon organic honey
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup ginger ale
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 whole large tomatoes sliced into wedges
  • 3 cups watermelon balls shaped into balls (use a melon baller to shape) watermelon, red and seedless
  • 1 whole large cucumber peeled, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups when sliced)
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled, for sprinkling on salad

Instructions

  • Make the dressing ahead: Combine in a non-reactive, small bowl the mirin, honey, sugar, ginger ale, sea salt and black pepper. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate till ready to serve with salad.
  • In a glass bowl, combine the watermelon balls, the tomato and cucumber slices. Toss lightly.
  • Sprinkle the feta cheese on top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
  • Pour the mirin dressing at the table side just before dinner starts.
  • Cook's comments: Look for mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine) that is naturally brewed, with natural sugars. Store bottled mirin in the refrigerator after opening. This keeps for about a year chilled.
  • Substitutes: If feta cheese is not available, try goat's cheese. Or for a less salty substitute, try using cottage cheese.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 1586mg | Potassium: 23mg | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 1mg