TOMATO-WATERMELON SALAD WITH TURMERIC OIL

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Make sure your watermelon and tomatoes are room temperature: If they're too cold, they'll make the spiced coconut oil seize.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salad     Melon     Watermelon     Feta     Tomato     Cumin     Soy Free     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup virgin coconut oil
1 tsp. coarsely crushed peppercorns
1 tsp. coarsely crushed coriander seeds
1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
1/4 large seedless watermelon (about 3 lb.), preferably yellow, rind removed, flesh cut into 1/2" pieces (about 4 cups)
2 medium or 1 large heirloom tomato, cut into 1/2" pieces
8 oz. mild French feta, cut into 1/2" pieces
Flaky sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat coconut oil, peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and turmeric in a small saucepan over medium until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Let turmeric oil cool slightly.
  • Arrange watermelon, tomato, and feta on a platter. Drizzle turmeric oil evenly over and sprinkle with salt.

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