Split Creek Farms’ Feta Cheese and Watermelon Salad

Seedless Watermelon, Red (Rind Removed) 1 chunk 1-2 lb.
Seedless Watermelon, Gold (Rind Removed) 1 chunk 1-2 lb.
Split Creek Feta in Brine (Drained and crumbled) 4 oz
Infused Balsamic Reduction 4 Tbs
Pistachio oil 2 Tbs
Organic Field Greens ½ lb
Kosher Salt and Black Pepper
Curried Pistachios (optional)

Method:
Slice watermelon thin by hand or on mandoline. Cut slices into circles using biscuit cutter. Shingle watermelon across plate alternating colors using 8 slices total per portion. Toss field greens with salt, pepper, some balsamic reduction and some pistachio oil. Drizzle plate and melon with remaining balsamic reduction and pistachio oil. Crumble feta onto greens and watermelon and garnish with pistachios if desired.

Infused Balsamic Reduction

1 bottle (32oz) balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1tsp molasses
1tsp worcestershire
1pc. star anise
2Tbs honey
1/4 cup dry currants
1/4cup dry cranberries
2 ea. black peppercorns
1ea. vanilla bean
1sprig rosemary

Combine all ingredients in saucepan and reduce slowly until syrup consistency.