So, so happy to see more melons this week. Cantaloupe and watermelon for us, alongside a spaghetti squash, red potatoes, slicer tomatoes and Kirby cucumbers.
I’ve got the perfect salad for two of those items. A watermelon and cucumber salad. Salads combining those two are not new, but I’ve never seen a recipe with a dressing like the one at Victory Sandwich Bar. AJC will be publishing this recipe Sunday and it will be online August 16, but down below is a sneak preview. So delicious! Substitute, or add, cantaloupe to the salad.
Ingredients:
2 cups 1-inch diced seeded watermelon 2 cups 1-inch diced cucumber 1/2 cup Coco Lopez cream of coconut 1/4 cup cilantro leaves 1/4 cup sliced scallions 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 jalapeno, with seeds, stem removed Zest of 1 lime 1/4 teaspoon table salt 1/2 cup crumbled feta Torn mint leaves, for garnish In a medium bowl, combine watermelon and cucumber.
Preparation:
Make dressing: In the jar of a blender, combine cream of coconut, cilantro, scallions, lime juice, jalapeno, lime zest and salt. Puree until smooth and pour over watermelon and cucumber, adding just enough to coat the melon and cucumber. Toss to combine. When serving, garnish with feta and mint.
Makes: 4 cups