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Emeril's Tomato, Watermelon, and Basil Salad

YIELD 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon	chopped shallots
1 teaspoon	Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons	Champagne vinegar
1/2 cup	walnut oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4	large leaves romaine lettuce
2 cups	large chopped seedless watermelon
2 large	tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup	chopped basil
1	petite log of goat cheese, sliced

PREPARATION:

For the vinaigrette:

In a medium sized bowl, combine the shallots, mustard and vinegar. Gradually, whisk in the walnut oil and season with salt and pepper. Set aside
On a large platter, arrange the romaine slices to create a bed for the rest of the salad. Then, arrange the tomato slices and watermelon and top with the goat cheese. Sprinkle the basil over the top of the salad and drizzle with vinaigrette.
Serve immediately.
This recipe was featured on the Keeping it Local Episode of Emeril Green.

This recipe appears in: Salads

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