Watermelon Feta Tomato Salad With Basil Vinaigrette

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   ["Assemble salad: Rinse and spin the spinach or greens and rip into bite-sized pieces. Quarter the tomatoes. Cut the watermelon into ~1-inch cubes. Crumble feta over the salad.", "Make dressing: Chiffonade the basil and put into a small bottle (I use an empty spice container). The dressing is a standard vinaigrette (typically 3:1 oil: vinegar) that's just a tiny bit lighter on oil - add oil, vinegar, a few grinds of pepper and a pinch of salt. Shake up to emulsify. Dip a green leaf into dressing to taste for salt and adjust seasoning for taste.", "Chill salad until ready to serve. Dress ~ 15-20 minutes before serving (if you dress too early, the watermelon will weep).", "This is such a versatile salad and there are so many variations you can play around with:

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   ** Shake up the greens: mild greens work here as do those that are a bit bitter (like arugula)

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   ** Add more salt with capers or olives

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   ** Add some bite with thinly sliced or chopped red onions (I like to quick pickle them in a little white vinegar to cut some of the raw onion's sharpness) or spring onion

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   ** Use a different acid in the dressing: instead of white wine vinegar, use a sweet balsamic or lime or lemon juice

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   ** Try different herbs: mint, cilantro instead of basil

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   ** Add some heat to the dressing with peppers"]

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