Cucumber, melon & watermelon salad
Simplicity speaks volumes in the kitchen, and this refreshing salad that can be made in three minutes or less, is no exception.
In Natsu Cocoa Watermelon, Lambkin and Golden Giant melons along with Suyo Long Cucumbers will be
This recipe yields 4 servings!
Ingredients
4 cups (total) mixed Natsu Cocoa Watermelon, Lambkin Melon (or cantaloupe), Golden Giant Melon (or honeydew)
2 cups Suyo Long (or Asian) diced cucumber, seeded if any
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or mild chili powder (to taste) or 1 chile (serrano) minced
1 teaspoon lemon or lime zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 oz crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
Salt to taste
Step 1: Combine melons (not watermelon yet) along with all of the other ingredients into a large bowl and toss.
Step 2: Add watermelon and gently fold without crushing the watermelon into the bowl.
Bonus Step: Top your bowl with another fresh squeeze of lemon/lime juice and flaky sea salt (Maldon is my favorite).
