Spicy Watermelon Salad

Spicy Watermelon Salad

Serves 8

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 white onion, sliced into thin rings
• 2 quarts (2 lbs.) cubed watermelon
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 jalapeno chile, halved, seeded and sliced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or chile powder
• 8 oz. feta or cotija, broken into chunks (optional)

 

Preparation:

1. Heat vinegar in a small saucepan over high heat until boiling.
2. Add onion and cook, turning as needed, until it’s pink and most of vinegar is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
3. Spoon onion out of pan, let cool slightly, then roughly chop.
4. Mix remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
5. Add onion and toss just to combine.

 

Recipe courtesy of La Familia and My Recipes