Tomato and Watermelon Salad with Feta Cheese

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Serves 50

Red wine vinaigrette: Red wine vinegar, 1 cup Salt, 1 tbl Black pepper, 1 tsp Olive oil, 2 cups

Whisk vinegar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in the olive oil. Set aside.

Salad: Cucumber 12 cups (peeled) Red onion 2 cups (paper thin slices) Heirloom tomato 12 cups (bite-size chunks) Watermelon 12 cups (seeded, bite-size chunks) Feta cheese 3 cups Fresh basil 4 cups (thinly sliced)

Cut cucumber in half length wise. Scrape out seeds (using spoon). Cut cucumber halves into half-moon slices. Toss sliced cucumber, onion, tomatoes, watermelon, feta cheese, and basil in a large bowl. Add enough vinaigrette to coat vegetables. Serve immediately.