Description
This Watermelon Goat Cheese Salad is a refreshing and flavorful summer dish that combines the sweetness of watermelon with the tanginess of goat cheese, crunchy nuts, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for a barbecue.
Ingredients
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Watermelon:
- 2 pounds (907 g) cold seedless watermelon, about 6 cups cubes
Salad:
- 6 ounces (170 g) fresh goat cheese (chèvre)
- 1/2 cup (57 g) thinly-sliced red onion
- 1/3 cup (52 g) shelled pistachios (or other nut)
- 2 tablespoons thinly-sliced mint leaves (about 7 mint leaves)
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon finely-grated lime zest
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Dressing: Add the extra-virgin olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, honey, and kosher salt to a small bowl. Whisk to combine the ingredients. Set aside.
- Prepare Ingredients: Thinly slice the red onion, chop the nuts, and slice the mint. Set aside.
- Assemble Salad: Cut the watermelon into cubes and arrange them on a platter. Sprinkle onion and nuts over the watermelon. Crumble goat cheese on top.
- Finish and Serve: Whisk the dressing again and drizzle over the salad. Garnish with sliced mint. Serve immediately.
Notes
- The salad tastes best with chilled watermelon.
- If using a different type of salt, adjust the amount accordingly.
- The salad can be assembled in a bowl if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
