Watermelon and Feta Salad With Serrano Chile Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 1 serrano chili, stemmed and sliced into small half-rounds
• salt
• 1 watermelon, seedless small
• 1/3 lb feta cheese, wedge sliced 1/8 inch thick (about 12 slices)
• 1 bunch arugula
• sliced serrano and lime (to garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, thyme, shallot, and serrano chile. Shake well.

2. 2

   Season with salt to taste; chill in refrigerator.

3. 3

   Remove rind from watermelon and slice flesh into 3" squares.

4. 4

   To assemble salad, layer one piece of watermelon on one piece of feta. Repeat.

5. 5

   Drizzle with vinaigrette and garnish with arugula and sliced serrano chile.