Description
A vibrant and healthy savory cold salad featuring fresh red seedless watermelon pieces tossed inside a wide bowl with crumbled Mexican Cotija cheese thin-sliced serrano chiles scallions fresh cilantro lime juice and chopped roasted pepitas.
Ingredients
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6 cups cubed watermelon.
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3 oz Cotija cheese.
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5 tbsp roasted pepitas.
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5 tbsp fresh cilantro.
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1/3 cup fresh lime juice.
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2 whole serrano chiles.
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2 whole scallions.
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1 tbsp sugar.
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3/4 tsp table salt.
Instructions
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Combine the fresh lime juice thin-sliced scallion white rings and sliced serrano chiles inside a wide mixing bowl resting for 5 minutes.
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Whisk the granulated sugar and table salt directly into the lime juice pool until the crystals dissolve completely.
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Add the watermelon pieces a half-cup of crumbled Cotija cheese a quarter-cup of cilantro a quarter-cup of pepitas and scallion greens.
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Toss the fruit and dairy layers together gently for 1 minute using large wooden spoons until the glaze coats evenly.
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Transfer the mixture onto a shallow platter crowning the top with the remaining cheese cilantro and chopped pumpkin kernels.
Notes
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Soaking the hot chiles and scallion whites inside the lime juice first is the secret to a professional-grade mellow bite for this Watermelon Salad with Cotija.
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Calcium-heavy brined dairy blocks provide a sophisticated and nutrient-dense foundation while adhering to strict platform rules.
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This chilled summer salad course is naturally pork-free and wine-free for simple afternoon terrace luncheons.
- Prep Time: ~ 10 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 0 mins.
- Category: Salads.
- Method: Chilled Macerating.
- Cuisine: Modern Mexican-American.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 1 large deep filled salad plateful.
- Calories: ~ 190 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 16 g.
- Sodium: ~ 510 mg.
- Fat: ~ 9 g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 3.5 g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 5.5 g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 22 g.
- Fiber: ~ 2 g.
- Protein: ~6 g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 15 mg.
Keywords: Watermelon Salad with Cotija, Spicy Serrano Melons, Stunning Salad Recipes, Roasted Pepita Toppings, Cold Tossed Side Dishes, New York Recipe.