Watermelon Salad with Jalapeno and Lime

Watermelon Salad with Jalapeno and Lime

There are many watermelon salad variations using different herbs or even cheese like feta. I love spicy, however, and I grow Thai basil and jalapenos every summer, so this works well for me.  You can use sweet basil if you do not have the Thai variety. 

• 3

  tablespoons lime juice
• 2

  tablespoons olive oil
• 1

  pinch lime zest
• 2

  cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1

  jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
• ¹⁄₄

  cup basil (or Thai basil)
• 1

  teaspoon black sesame seed
• ¹⁄₂

  teaspoon sea salt

DIRECTIONS

• Whisk together lime juice, oil and lime zest. Set aside.
• Place frozen watermelon cubes in single layer in large shallow dish. Pour lime juice mixture over watermelon, and gently toss to combine. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Place 5 jalapeño rings each in 4 shallow serving bowls. Mound 1/2 cup watermelon in center of each bowl. Divide marinade among bowls. Sprinkle with basil, sesame seeds and salt, and serve.

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