Italian Watermelon, Farro and Roasted Vegetable Salad Story of the Dish This substantial summer salad combines cold watermelon with nutty farro, roasted zucchini, sweet peppers, baby spinach, toasted almonds, basil, and a bright vinaigrette. It works because the ingredients occupy different temperature and texture ranges: chilled fruit, chewy grain, tender roasted vegetables, fresh greens, and crunchy nuts. Farro is one of Italy’s ancient grains and has been used for centurie

Insalata di Anguria, Feta, Cetriolo e Menta (Watermelon, Feta, Cucumber and Mint Salad) Story of the Dish Insalata di Anguria, Feta, Cetriolo e Menta (Watermelon, Feta, Cucumber and Mint Salad) This modern Mediterranean salad is built around the natural sweetness, crisp texture, and freshness of ripe watermelon. Feta provides salinity and creaminess, cucumber adds structure, red onion introduces gentle sharpness, and mint gives the dish its unmistakable summer aroma. The succ

Italian Watermelon, Seared Scallop and Green Apple Salad Story of the Dish This contemporary summer salad is built around an unusual but precise contrast: cold watermelon, caramelized sea scallops, crisp green apple, celery, toasted hazelnuts, basil, and a bright lime dressing. Watermelon remains the principal ingredient. The scallops add marine sweetness and richness, while apple and celery sharpen the structure and keep the plate refreshing. The logic is Mediterranean even