If your watermelon isn’t very sweet, force it to be savory. And that by adding the peppery bite of radishes and onion and a three-ingredient vinaigrette. With mint strewn all over the juicy fruit, this whole salad ends up being super-refreshing.
Recipe information
- Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch red radishes, cut into ⅛-inch slices
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ red onion, cut into thin slivers
4½ pounds watermelon (1/4 of a large melon), rind removed, flesh cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons torn mint leaves
Preparation
- Step 1Dissolve a spoonful of salt in a large bowl of ice and water. Add the radishes and let sit for a few minutes to crisp.
- Step 2
Whisk the vinegar, oil, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Drain the radishes and add to the bowl, along with the onion and watermelon. - Step 3
Gently toss with your hands to coat evenly. - Step 4
Spread on a serving platter, grind pepper all over, and top with the mint.