Watermelon & Feta Spiked with Chili Salad

By á-47

Ingredients

• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 1 serrano chile, stemmed, seeded and sliced into small half-rounds
• kosher salt
• 1 small seedless watermelon
• 1/3 pound feta cheese, wedge sliced 1/8-inch thick (about 12 slices) or crumbled Calique Panela Mexican cheese
• 1 bunch arugula
• Sliced serrano chile and lime, for garnish

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, thyme, shallot, and serrano chile. Shake well. Season with salt to taste; chill in refrigerator.

Remove rind from watermelon and slice flesh into 3" squares.

To assemble salad, layer one piece of watermelon on one piece of feta. Repeat.

Drizzle with vinaigrette and garnish with arugula and sliced serrano chile.