Name: Firecracker Watermelon Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 cups cubed ripe, seedless watermelon; 1 large shallot, peeled and finely minced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves; 2 tsp finely minced jalapeno peppers, or more to taste; 1 cup fresh blueberries, rinsed and patted dry; 3 tbsp grated ricotta salata or crumbled feta, or more to taste; Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; Fresh mint sprigs, for garnishing; 1/2 tsp freshly grated orange zest; 2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1-1/2 tsp honey or agave nectar, or to taste; 1 tsp finely minced shallots; 3/4 tsp dry mustard; 1 tbsp sugar; Pinch kosher or sea salt; 6 tbsp organic olive oil; Pinch xanthan gum or guar gum, optional