ENSALADA DE SANDíA Y TOMATE (WATERMELON TOMATO SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND CORN NUTS)

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Ensalada de Sandía y Tomate (Watermelon Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese and Corn Nuts) image

Even though this salad is all about summery from-the-farm watermelon and tomatoes, the corn nuts make the dish. Their salt and crunch accentuate the juicy sweetness of the fruit.

Provided by Katie Button

Categories     Salad     Watermelon     Goat Cheese     Tomato     Summer     Fruit     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Dairy     Cheese     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield Serves 8 as a small plate

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon honey
1½ tablespoons reserve sherry vinegar
Kosher salt
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup corn nuts, preferably Quicos
4 medium heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges
4 cups 1-inch watermelon cubes
¼ cup very thinly sliced sweet onion
3 ounces goat cheese, such as Capricho de Cabra
2 tarragon sprigs

Steps:

  • Whisk the honey, vinegar, and ½ teaspoon salt in a small bowl. While whisking, add the oil in a slow, steady stream until emulsified.
  • Pulse the corn nuts in a food processor until finely chopped.
  • Arrange the tomatoes in serving dishes in a single layer and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt. Top with the watermelon and onion and drizzle with the dressing. Crumble the goat cheese and pluck the tarragon leaves on top. Sprinkle on the corn nuts and serve immediately.

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