Watermelon & Feta Salad with Mint and Pickled Red Onions – La Cuisine

Ingredients

• 1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup lime juice (from about 6 limes)
• Few slices of serrano, jalapeno or habanero, optional
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• Pinch of sugar
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lime
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons honey
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons (extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling)
• 3 pounds seedless watermelon (about 1 small or 1/4 large), rind removed, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 2 pounds/1kg chunks after rind is discarded), very cold
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
• 2 to 4 ounces arugula leaves (optional)
• 4 ounces Greek feta cheese, crumbled
• Chef’s Knife
• Cutting Board
• Citrus Juicer
• Zester
• Large Prep Bowl
• Serving Bowl