Nothing says summer quite like watermelon, and this salad has all the right flavors to complement it. Juicy watermelon chunks are dressed with lime juice for an unbelievable sweet/tart pairing. Nutty arugula and savory onion hints from the nigella seeds add a hint of savory crunch. And because my crowd is always game for a little extra summer heat, a sprinkle of Marash chile flakes round out the finish. This salad is easy to whip up for a weeknight side dish and scales up nicely for a crowd pleasing BBQ or picnic.
Nigella Watermelon Salad
Nothing says summer quite like watermelon, and this salad has all the right flavors to complement it. Juicy watermelon chunks are dressed with lime juice for an unbelievable sweet/tart pairing. Nutty arugula and savory onion hints from the nigella seeds add a hint of savory crunch. And because my crowd is always game for a little extra summer heat, a sprinkle of Marash chile flakes round out the finish. This salad is easy to whip up for a weeknight side dish and scales up nicely for a crowd pleasing BBQ or picnic.
Nothing says summer quite like watermelon, and this salad has all the right flavors to complement it. Juicy watermelon chunks are dressed with lime juice for an unbelievable sweet/tart pairing. Nutty arugula and savory onion hints from the nigella seeds add a hint of savory crunch. And because my crowd is always game for a little extra summer heat, a sprinkle of Marash chile flakes round out the finish. This salad is easy to whip up for a weeknight side dish and scales up nicely for a crowd pleasing BBQ or picnic.
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Marash Chile Flakes
Marash Chile FlakesThe marash chile is a staple in Turkish cuisine and has a mild heat along with nice earthy complexity. The heat level is moderate and these chunky flakes disperse the flavor evenly i... - 1 cup chopped arugula
- 2 teaspoons Meyer Lemon Paste - Moroccan
Meyer Lemon Paste - MoroccanPreserved lemon is a tradition of Moroccan cooking, offering intense flavor that is both salty and tart.Our friends at If & When Gourmet take small batches of organic California Meye... - 1-1/2 teaspoons Nigella Seed
Nigella SeedNigella seeds have a mild, nutty onion flavor, and they are used as a condiment in India and the Middle East on flatbreads and vegetable dishes. Their shape has an interesting appeal...
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, lime juice, preserved Meyer lemon paste, and Marash chile flakes. Stir gently.
Mix in the chopped arugula, then sprinkle the nigella seeds on top and serve.
Enjoy...maybe make a double batch...
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Nigella Watermelon Salad
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Nothing says summer quite like watermelon, and this salad has all the right flavors to complement it. Juicy watermelon chunks are dressed with lime juice for an unbelievable sweet/tart pairing. Nutty arugula and savory onion hints from the nigella seeds add a hint of savory crunch. And because my crowd is always game for a little extra summer heat, a sprinkle of Marash chile flakes round out the finish. This salad is easy to whip up for a weeknight side dish and scales up nicely for a crowd pleasing BBQ or picnic.
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