Nothing says summer like watermelon. Check out this recipe and find a new way to prepare it - along with a delicious cheese salad. Plus it's only $1.99 per serving!
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things you'll need.
ingredients
For the Watermelon and Cheese:
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
8 ounces Haloumi Cheese (cut into 24 pieces about 1/4-inch thick)
8 ounces Red Seedless Watermelon (cut into 16 1-inch cubes)
For the Dressing:
1 tablespoon Minced Shallot
1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
1/2 cup Red Wine Vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Chopped Toasted Almonds
1 teaspoon Diced Seeded Fresno Chile Pepper
2 tablespoons Sliced Fresh Mint
2 tablespoons Finely Sliced Scallion (white and green parts)
1 tablespoon Honey
kitchenware
Liquid Measuring Cup
Measuring Cup (set)
Measuring Spoons
Whisk
Mixing Bowl
Saute Pan
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step 1
ingredients 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 8 ounces Haloumi Cheese (cut into 24 pieces about 1/4-inch thick)
instructionsFor the Watermelon and Cheese: Heat the oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Sauté the cheese to crisp on side, about a minute per piece.
step 2
ingredients 1 tablespoon Minced Shallot 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic 1/2 cup Red Wine Vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt 1 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon Chopped Toasted Almonds 1 teaspoon Diced Seeded Fresno Chile Pepper 2 tablespoons Sliced Fresh Mint 2 tablespoons Finely Sliced Scallion (white and green parts) 1 tablespoon Honey
instructionsFor the Dressing: Combine the shallot, garlic, vinegar, scallion, and salt in a large bowl, whisk in a few drops of the oil, and then begin adding the oil in a thin stream, whisking continuously. After all of the oil has been incorporated, whisk in the honey, almonds, fresno chile, mint, and scallion.
step 3
ingredients 8 ounces Red Seedless Watermelon (cut into 16 1-inch cubes)
instructions Add the cheese and watermelon to the bowl and toss just to coat.
step 4
ingredients
instructions Set a piece of cheese in the center of the plate, arrange the watermelon on top, and spoon a tablespoon of the vinaigrette over each serving.
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