Melon Salad
Ingredients
- ½ Watermelon and/or Cantaloupe - Oblique cut
- 2 Cucumbers, quartered, seeded, and sliced thin
- 2 Tablespoons chili lime seasoning (recommend Spiceology brand)
- 1 Lime - Use juice and zest
Add-Ins
Ingredients
- 1/6th Avocado, diced small
- 1oz of Cotija (feta), crumbled
- 1 Tablespoon of Candied Pepitas (Recipe here)
- .3oz Mint, chiffonade
- .3oz Basil (or purple basil if available), chiffonade
Directions
- Combine all of the top section ingredients prior to service. Shelf life is 2 days, so try to do just enough for the day. Allow to macerate in the juices
- At plate up, toss salad with avocado and feta. Line neatly on a rectangle plate and top with candied pepita and fried purple basil
