Watermelon Salad with Cotija and Serrano Chiles

Watermelon Salad with Cotija and Serrano Chiles

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Pairing sweet, luscious melon with salty, savory elements is nothing new—it's how you do it that can make all the difference.

Keywords

  • Side Dishes
  • Fruit
  • Quick
  • Salads
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Cooking tools:

  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Serving bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup lime juice (3 limes)
  • 2 scallions, white and green parts separated and sliced thin
  • 2 serrano chiles, stemmed, halved, seeded, and sliced thin crosswise
  • 1-2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
  • 3/4 teaspoon table salt
  • 6 cups (1½-inch) seedless watermelon pieces
  • 3 ounces cotija cheese, crumbled (¾ cup), divided
  • 5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
  • 5 tablespoons chopped roasted, salted pepitas, divided

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