Watermelon Salad with Serrano Vinaigrette Recipe

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Watermelon Salad with Serrano Vinaigrette

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Ingredients:

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1 cup olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp champagne vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped shallot (1 large)
1 (2-inch) fresh serrano chile , thinly sliced crosswise (1 tbsp)
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1 (6-lb) piece seedless watermelon
1 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned )
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 lb arugula (6 cups)
1/2 lb feta, crumbled (2 cups)
1 (2-inch) fresh serrano chile , thinly sliced crosswise (1 tbsp)

Directions:

Make vinaigrette: Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients and chill in an airtight container at least 8 hours to allow flavors to develop. Shake or whisk before using.
Prepare watermelon and pickled rind: Remove and discard outer green skin from watermelon with a sharp knife. Using a vegetable peeler, shave enough 2-inch-long pieces from white rind to measure 1/2 cup. Transfer to a heatproof bowl. Reserve remaining watermelon.
Stir together rice vinegar and sugar in a 1-quart heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Carefully pour boiling-hot vinegar mixture over white rind shavings and let stand at least 1 hour.
Trim and discard remaining white rind from watermelon, then cut watermelon into 18 pieces (about 3-inch squares).
Make salad: Toss arugula with just enough vinaigrette to coat and salt to taste.
Divide arugula among 6 plates, then place 1 watermelon piece in center of each plate. Top each with a scant 1/4 cup feta, then top with another watermelon piece and more feta. Top each with a final watermelon piece for a stack of 3 on each plate.
Remove pickled rind from vinegar with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Top watermelon stacks with pickled rind and chile slices, then drizzle remaining vinaigrette around salads.
Cooks' notes: Vinaigrette can be chilled, covered, up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature and stir before serving. Pickled watermelon rind can be made 1 week ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	500.76 Kcal (2097 kJ)
Calories from fat	409.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	45.45g	70%
Cholesterol	33.63mg	11%
Sodium	630.61mg	26%
Potassium	273.92mg	6%
Total Carbs	18.15g	6%
Sugars	11.98g	48%
Dietary Fiber	2.03g	8%
Protein	8.24g	16%
Vitamin C	28mg	47%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	235.3mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	197.4 Kcal (826 kJ)
Calories from fat	161.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.91g	70%
Cholesterol	13.26mg	11%
Sodium	248.59mg	26%
Potassium	107.98mg	6%
Total Carbs	7.16g	6%
Sugars	4.72g	48%
Dietary Fiber	0.8g	8%
Protein	3.25g	16%
Vitamin C	11mg	47%
Iron	0.4mg	5%
Calcium	92.8mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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