PICKLED WATERMELON AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD

PICKLED WATERMELON AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

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1/4 of a large seedless watermelon, cut into 1 inch cubes (about 3 c. cubes)
1 small shallot, minced
1/4 tsp ground coriander
juice from 2 medium limes
1 tsp honey
1/4 c. white wine vinegar
1/4 c. olive oil
kosher salt
black pepper
1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise
4 oz. fresh goat cheese

Steps:

1. Make the dressing: vigorously whisk together honey, vinegar, olive oil, shallot, coriander, lime juice, and honey. Taste, and season with salt and pepper as desired. Pour over cubed watermelon in a large bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour. 2. Lightly salt cucumber slices and place in a strainer over a large bowl. Let sit for 20 minutes, then wipe dry. 3. To assemble salad, place watermelon cubes on each of 4 plates, then top with slightly curled slices of cucumber. Dot each plate with 1 oz. goat cheese, then sprinkle with fresh black pepper.