This is the quintessential summer salad! It's unique flavor profile really gets people talking and it is so light and tasty it's sure to be a new favorite. Plus, it couldn't be easier to make and if you're having trouble finding watercress you can substitute arugula or even use both together. The sweetness of the watermelon likes the pepperyness on the watercress...we call it the "Water" Salad, get it? melon and cress never tasted so good!
Ingredients
- 1 cup seedless watermelon, bite size cubes
- 1 bunch watercress, trimmed
- 1 medium red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
- 1 bunch fresh flat leaf parsley, washed & dried & rough chopped
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- fresh cracked pepper
- Lime Flake Salt
Make Dressing & Pickle Onions
In small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and vinegar. Set aside. In small bowl, combine the onions, lime juice, and brown sugar and set aside for a few hours. Clean Watercress and spin
dry in Salad Spinner. Clean Parsley and spin dry too. Slice Watermelon.
Put It Together & Serve
In a large bowl, combine the watercress, parsley, and watermelon. Add just enough
dressing to moisen the ingredients (there will be a little left) toss to coat. Drain the
onion, and add to salad, lightly toss again. Place the salad on a large platter.
Finish with a few grinds from the peppermill and liberal sprinkling of Lime Flake Salt.
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