Watermelon Salad with Feta and Lemon-Mint Dressing

DRESSING:

Fresh juice of 4 lemons (about ½ cup)

2/3 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

½ teaspoon coarse sea salt

Black pepper, to taste

SALAD:

6 cups (2 ½ pounds) seedless watermelon, cut into bite-size cubes

2 beefsteak tomatoes, cubed

2 plums, pitted and cubed

3 cups salad greens (such as arugula, escarole and/or Boston or iceberg, lettuce)

4 ounces feta cheese

DRESSING:

In a blender (or immersion blender) liquefy lemon juice, mint leaves, olive oil, salt and a bit of pepper. Dress salad immediately, or dressing can be made 1 day ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator.

SALAD:

1.  In a large bowl, mix gently, with a spatula, the cubes of watermelon, tomato and plum and the greens. Drizzle in dressing and make sure all fruits and vegetables are evenly covered.

2.  Sprinkle crumbles of feta cheese on salad and top with a bit of freshly ground pepper.

3.  Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours (although the greens might wilt a bit, but the fruits will have a chance to marinate a bit more in the dressing, making them more flavorful).