A refreshing watermelon salad is a summertime essential. Each bite features ribbons of fragrant mint, the mild zesty heat of jalapeño, and the salty tang of feta cheese, all made to sing in tune with a dressing of freshly squeeze lime juice. Together, these light and refreshing ingredients are the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
• 1 medium jalapeño seeds and membranes removeddiced into tiny cubes
• ½ cup reduced fat feta cheese
• ¼ cup of juice from 2 large limes - if neededadd a touch of white vinegar to reach a full ¼ cup.
• ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large bowl combine watermelon cubes, mint, jalapeño, and feta cheese. Pour over the lime juice and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir well. Serve cold.
Notes
The salt in this salad will draw out the liquid in the watermelon making a rather soupy broth. If you are not going to serve the salad immediately hold the feta and salt until right before serving. You may also serve the feta on the side. With the cheese on the side you may be tempted to spoon some of the juices from the salad into a glass of soda to make a unique mock-tail - do it!