French Watermelon, Goat Cheese Salad With Balsamic Reduction

Submitted by CIndytc

"I had this lovely salad at a great restaurant in Traverse City called Phils on Front Street. This is my copy of his recipe!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1⁄2 baby watermelon, cut into 6 3-inch by 3-inch planks
• 1 cup baby arugula
• 4 ounces goat cheese, sliced into 4 1-inch slices
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• black pepper

directions

1. Make a balsamic sysrup by pouring the vinegar and honey into a small saucepan and simmering over medium heat just long enough for it to reduce and have a thick, running consistency - about 5 minutes. Set aside, as it will thicken further as it cools.
2. Assemble each salad on its plate. First 1/2 cup arugula. Drizzle 1 T. olive oil on arugula. Then place watermelon plank on its side on top of arugula, put a slice of goat cheese on its side, then watermelon slice again, then another goat cheese slice, ending with another slice of watermelon. You will end up with a layered salad on its side.
3. Season with cracked pepper.
4. Drizzle balsamic reduction over watermelon, goat cheese slices.
5. Serve immediatley.