Southwest Watermelon Salad

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 1

The reserved watermelon flesh from the Pickled Watermelon Rind is perfect for this recipe.

Ingredients:

4 cups seeded and cubed red watermelon

4 cups seeded and cubed yellow watermelon

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon lime zest

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1/2 cup pickled watermelon rind

1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

1 tablespoon seeded and thinly sliced jalapeño pepper

1 tablespoon thinly sliced shallots

1 teaspoon minced garlic

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Directions:

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large glass bowl. Stir in Pickled Watermelon Rind and next 6 ingredients. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately, or cover and chill up to 2 hours.
2. *Feta cheese may be substituted.

By RecipeOfHealth.com