Watermelon and Tomato Salad with Queso Fresco and Sweet Peppers | culture: the word on cheese

Watermelon and Tomato Salad with Queso Fresco and Sweet Peppers | culture: the word on cheese

culturecheesemag.com

Crumbled queso fresco rounds out this salad that pairs sweet, salty, and bright acidic flavors. Omit the country ham for a vegetarian-friendly version.

View Original

Share this recipe:

Ingredients

  • SWEET PEPPER VINAIGRETTE: (Yields 1½ cups)
  • 1 roasted red bell pepper (deseeded and minced)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon parsley (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup grapeseed oil
  • 1½ cups diced watermelon
  • ½ cup sweet pepper vinaigrette
  • 1 large heirloom tomato (cut into wedges)
  • 8 cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
  • Flaky sea salt
  • 3 paper-thin slices of country ham
  • ¼ cup crumbled queso fresco
  • Fresh chervil for garnish

More Like This