Spicy Watermelon Salad Recipe

Ingredients

4 cups cubed seedless watermelon (1 inch cubes)
2 jalapenos (thinly sliced)
4 cups baby arugula
1 cup mint leaves (chopped, plus more for garnish)
1 orange (zest and juice)
2 limes (zest and juice)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces crumbled feta

Preparation

Step 1

1 To a large bowl, add the watermelon, jalapenos, baby arugula and mint. Reserve a few jalapenos on the side for garnish.

2 In a separate bowl, whisk together the juice and zest of an orange, the juice of 2 limes and olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt and some freshly cracked pepper. Pour over the watermelon mixture and toss to evenly coat.

3 Transfer the watermelon salad to a serving platter.

4 Garnish with feta, reserved jalapeno slices and a few more mint leaves. Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Makes 8 servings.