Mixing Bowls - Essential for combining ingredients like tomatoes, watermelon, feta cheese, and almonds.
Cutting Board - A crucial tool for safely cutting vegetables and nuts into desired sizes.
Chef's Knife - For precise cutting of the ingredients; a good quality chef knife is indispensable in the kitchen.
Toaster or Convection Oven (for almond toasting) - Not directly needed for salad but can enhance the dish with crispy, toasted almonds if included as an ingredient.
Salad Serving Utensils - Tongs and serving spoons are useful for presenting a salad neatly on plates.
Food Processor (Optional) - If you prefer to chop nuts or any of the vegetables finely, this can be handy. Note: Using almonds might require extra caution due to their hard texture and small size.
Measuring Cups and Spoons - Accurate measurement is key in recipes for ingredient balance and consistency.
Cutting Board with Non-Slip Mat (Optional) - For safety while cutting, especially when handling harder ingredients like watermelon or almonds.
8 cups 1 1/4-inch chunks seedless watermelon (about 6 pounds)
3 pounds ripe tomatoes (preferably heirloom) in assorted colors, cored, cut into 1 1/4-inch chunks (about 6 cups)
1 teaspoon (or more) fleur de sel or coarse kosher salt
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped assorted fresh herbs (such as dill, basil, and mint)
6 cups fresh arugula leaves or small watercress sprigs
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 5 ounces)
1/2 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
I publish delicious recipes that most of the times required 10 ingredients or less and 30 minutes or less to prepare.
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