Watermelon is synonymous with hot summer days, infused with sun kissed flavor. I remember growing up waiting – not patiently- for my mother to cut the biggest watermelon for us to enjoy when we returned home from a day spent at the pool baking in the sun. (we didn’t know about sun protection then) Instantly cooling and so refreshing!
I still slice up watermelon to serve for family and friends on hot summer days. Perfect after a barbecue or here in New England we’re fond of clam bakes. For parties or picnic I love to splurge making a watermelon salad adding tomatoes, red onion and feta cheese with a sweet and salty salty dressing. Fresh mint and a pinch of Himalayan pink salt just the perfect finishing touch.
1 small watermelon (about 3 – 5 lb.)
1/2 c. fresh mint, finely chopped
1/4 c. red onion, thinly sliced
12 oz. cherry, halved
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. pure honey
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/4 cup Crumbled feta
pinch of Pink Himalayan salt
Remove the rind from watermelon and cut flesh into 1/2 inch-thick cubes; arrange on a platter. Top with fresh mint, red onion, cherry tomatoes. Combine olive oil, fresh lime juice, pure honey, and kosher salt and black pepper in a bowl. Spoon over watermelon; top with crumbled feta. Sprinkle with a pinch of Pink Himalayan salt.
If you are taking on a picnic or to a party assemble salad at your location.
Enjoy!
