~Sunday, October 5, 2014
Baked, broiled, burned—no, I don’t mean food—I’m talking about my mental
state, due to the relentless
triple digit climate in SoCal this fall!
My black suede boots, and cable-knit sweaters patiently await, as
scorching temperatures continue to dictate strappy sandals, and breezy blouses.
Additionally, as I attempt to withstand
wilting in this weather, I find myself in the month of October still tossing together
summer salads for dinner.
To the rescue!—this watermelon salad recipe
will cool you down, yet perk you up with every bite. If you’ve never tasted ricotta salata before,
you are also in for an additional treat when you taste this delectable Italian
cheese I’ve chosen as a personal twist in my
version of watermelon salad. This
semi-firm cheese has a perfect texture for grating, or cubing, and with its
delicate hint of salt is a pleasing substitute for Feta when you’re in the mood
for Italian.
Watermelon
Salad
Ingredients
(Serves 4 to 6)
½ seedless watermelon, cut into
bite-size pieces (save the other half for
a Watermelon Smoothie in the morning!
Please refer to the recipe in my August 26, 2012 posting.)
¼ cup fresh lime juice
½ red onion, diced
¼ cup torn fresh mint leaves
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground
pepper
5 ounces ricotta salata,
coarsely chopped
Place all the ingredients in a
large salad bowl. Toss together gently and serve. (This salad tastes best at
room temperature.)
Freshly
grated ricotta salata also pairs perfectly with the delicacy of a light tomato
sauce and angel hair pasta dish.