Chilled Watermelon Tomatillo Salad
An enticingly salty-sweet summer salad loaded with watermelon, tomatillos, jalapenos, and creamy cotija or feta cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon chopped into 1” pieces and chilled
- 1 cup tomatillos hulled and sliced
- 1 shallot chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- a few turns freshly-ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- 2-3 tablespoons thinly sliced mint leaves
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, tomatillo, shallot, and jalapeno. Set aside.
- In a small jar or measuring cup, combine the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper. Shake vigorously or whisk to combine, then drizzle over the watermelon.
- Top with cheese and mint leaves. Serve right away.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 103 kcal, Carbohydrates: 11 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 6 mg, Sodium: 169 mg, Potassium: 186 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 9 g, Vitamin A: 653 IU, Vitamin C: 15 mg, Calcium: 38 mg, Iron: 1 mg
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