WATERMELON AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD

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Very light and refreshing and EASY salad for the summer months when watermelons are sweet and juicy. Recipe from Food & Wine; states that this is a Turkish dish.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Melons

Time 10m

Yield 6 salads, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb seedless watermelon, chunks cut into small slabs
6 ounces fresh goat cheese, cut into 12 rounds
1/4 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1 teaspoon nigella seeds (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Arrange the watermelon slabs on 6 plates and top each with a fresh goat cheese round. Sprinkle all over with the orange zest and nigella seeds.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice and lemon juice with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the watermelon and goat cheese and serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.6, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 147.2, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 5.9, Protein 6.6

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