One of our favorite ways to beat the heat is with chilled cuisine, and a particularly refreshing dish is a unique fruit and savory cheese salad.
Ingredients
For the Dressing
1/3cupextra-virgin olive oil
3tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
1teaspoonTabasco
2teaspoonsKosher Salt
1/4teaspoonfreshly ground pepper
For the Salad
1 largewatermelon- seedless
1cupsfeta cheese- crumbled
1cupfresh mint leaves- chopped
Instructions
Prepare the watermelon by scooping with a melon baller or cutting into bite sized cubes, as desired. Keep chilled.
In a large bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, salt, Tabasco and pepper. Set aside.
Chop the olives and onions, if using. Chop the mint.
Toss the melon and salad ingredients with the dressing.
Garnish with the mint and serve immediately.
Spa Index Kitchen Notes
We like the sharp tang of the Tabasco and feta with fruit n this recipe. The flavor profile is sweet, minty, spicy and tangy. Lime juice can be used in place of lemon for a more vibrant flavor.
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