4th of July on Goat Island

I hope that everyone had a wonderful 4th of July! It is one of my favorite holidays mostly because it centers around food, family and friends! I spent my 4th with some lovely girls from law school on the magical Goat Island. I'll post more about Goat Island later, but for now here is one of my favorite recipes (great for outdoor picnics and events). I fashioned it after a more complex version from the exquisite NYC restaurant Tabla.

Watermelon Salad

Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon White Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
3 Cups Watermelon, cut into 1/2" to 3/4" cubes
3 Cups Arugula
2 Cups Baby Spinach Leaves
1 Cup Fresh Mint, coarsely chopped
1/2 Cup Pistachio Nuts
1/3 Cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
Cracked Black Pepper, to taste

Instructions:
Mix vinegar, lemon juice and salt together. Whisk in olive oil.
Toss watermelon, arugula, baby spinach, mint and pistachios in dressing. Top with feta and cracked pepper