Summer is almost over but there is still time to make this delicious spicy watermelon salad! This is perfect to bring to a BBQ and a great dish for Labor Day next week. Plus you can use any leftover watermelon to make these easy 3 ingredient margaritas!
The salad sweet and refreshing from cucumber and watermelon and tangy from the tomatoes and feta cheese. Plus the red onion and spicy vinaigrette add just enough of a kick.
Here’s what you need:
• Half a large watermelon
• Pack of cherry tomatoes or rainbow tomatoes
• 1/2 red onion or shallot
• 1 Cucumber
• 1 pack of feta cheese
• Lime juice from 1 lime
• 2 tbsp Honey
• 1-2 tbsp Calabrian Chile Paste (can use Chile paste or sriracha)
– 1/2 cup Red Wine Vinegar
– 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
How to make it:
1 Cut watermelon in half and then cut off the rind. Cube the watermelon and put in a large bowl.
2 Peel cucumber and cut into even chunks.
3 Cut the tomatoes in half and add to the watermelon and cucumber.
4 Add sliced onion or shallot and toss ingredients.
5 Let sit while you make the dressing.
6 Mix all dressing ingredients in a bowl and taste. You can add more or less spice, lime and honey to make it suit your taste.
7 Pour dressing over the fruit and toss evenly.
8 Sprinkle feta cheese on top and enjoy!
This is best served an hour or so after you make it but it will keep in the fridge for a couple days. Just drain excess juice as it’s in the fridge so it doesn’t get soggy!