Tomato Watermelon Salad

A great picnic/cookout salad. Cooking time is chilling and marinating time.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 5  cups  seeded watermelon, cubes
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  ripe tomatoes, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
• 3  teaspoons sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
•  romaine lettuce leaf (optional)
•  cracked black pepper

Directions

1. Combine watermelon and tomatoes in a large bowl; sprinkle with sugar and salt,tossing to coat. Let stand 15 minutes.
2. Stir in onion,vinegar,and oil. Cover and chill 2 hours. Serve chilled on lettuce leaves, if desired. Sprinkle with with cracked black pepper if desired.