Watermelon Feta Flag Salad

Name: Watermelon Feta Flag Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Ingredients: 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; SALAD:; 6 cups fresh arugula (about 5 ounces); 1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries; 5 cups cubed seedless watermelon; 1 package (8 ounces) feta cheese, cut into 1/2-in. cubes

Our family celebrates the Fourth of July with a watermelon salad that resembles the flag. Here’s an all-American centerpiece that’s truly red, white and blue. —Jan Whitworth, Roebuck, South Carolina

Ingredients

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
SALAD:
6 cups fresh arugula (about 5 ounces)
1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries
5 cups cubed seedless watermelon
1 package (8 ounces) feta cheese, cut into 1/2-in. cubes

Directions

For vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients; gradually whisk in oil until blended. Stir in onion.
In a large bowl, lightly toss arugula with 1/4 cup vinaigrette. Arrange evenly in a large rectangular serving dish.
For stars, place blueberries over arugula at the top left corner. For stripes, arrange watermelon and cheese in alternating rows. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Serve immediately.