Watermelon Salad

I never used to like watermelon. I found it to be ridiculously sweet (it is mainly sugar water, after all). But then I was introduced to the concept of pairing something salty with watermelon. What a revelation!

My friend Emmy's blog reminded me the other day of one of my favorite summer salads. Mine includes a few more ingredients, but it's the same basic premise. Don't bother making this salad if watermelon isn't in season. It just won't taste the same.

Ingredients:

• ripe seedless watermelon
• salt
• sliced cucumbers
• chopped mint leaves
• sliced sweet onion
• crumbled feta cheese
• balsamic vinegar (splurge on the good quality stuff - you won't be disappointed)

Dice the watermelon and place into serving bowls. Sprinkle with salt. Add the cucumbers, mint, onion, and feta. Drizzle with the vinegar, toss gently, and serve.