Thursday, August 17, 2023

Chile - Lime Melon Salad

 Serves 8 - Source

Chile - Lime Melon Salad


Ingredients

8 cups chopped or balled melon (from about 2 cantaloupe or honeydew, or 1/2 a large watermelon)
Juice of 1 lime, divided, plus more to taste
Coarse salt, to taste
1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
6 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese
2 tablespoon toasted pepitas (salted)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus more to taste

Method

1) Place melon in a wide bowl or on a platter. Squeeze half lime juice over, adding second half to taste, then sprinkle with salt and chili powder. Scatter with cheese, pepitas and cilantro.

2) Do ahead: Assemble up to 2 hours before serving and store in the fridge.  If kept for more then 2 hours it may get watery.

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