Tomato & Watermelon Salad

By merlersha

Ingredients

• 5 C seedless watermelon, cubed
• 1 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes, cut into 3/4" cubes
• 3 t sugar
• 1/2 t salt
• 1 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
• 1/2 C red wine vinegar
• 1/4 C extra virgin olive oil
• Romaine lettuce leaves (optional)
• cracked black pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Combine watermelon and tomatoes in a large bowl; sprinkle with sugar and salt, tossing to coat. Let stand 15 minutes.

Stir in onion, vinegar and oil. Cover and chill 2 hours or more. Serve chilled with lettuce leaves, if desired. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper to taste.