Watermelon Salad (Lubenica Salata)

When I visited relatives in Kragujevac, they took me to "Restoran Panorama" where I had this amazingly refreshing summer salad. Since my aunt owns a coffee shop in Kragujevac, she knows almost every chef in town and she asked the server, Vlado, to give us the recipe for this salad. It is very simple to make and has become a family favorite of mine. Don't forget crusty bread to sop up the watermelon infused dressing! The locals like to do this. This is only served in the summer at the restaurant.

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups cubed watermelon, seeded or seedless
2 large ripe tomatoes
1 medium cucumber
1 small red onion
⅓ cup pitted sliced black olives (can use jar olives)
⅓ cup crumbled feta
Some chopped fresh parsley
Mint leaves (optional)
Olive oil and red-wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar (to taste)
Sea salt and course black pepper (to taste)


PREPARATION:

In a large bowl combine 3 cups cubed watermelon; 2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped; 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped; 1 small red onion, sliced; 1/3 cup sliced black olives; 1/3 cup crumbled feta; and some chopped parsley. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, sprinkle with the salt and pepper, toss and serve.