Nigella Watermelon Salad
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Nothing says summer quite like watermelon and this salad has all the right flavors to complement it. Juicy watermelon chunks are dressed with lime juice for an unbelievable sweet/tart pairing. Nutty arugula and savory onion hints from the nigella seeds add a hint of savory crunch. And because my crowd is always game for a little extra summer heat, a sprinkle of Marash chile flakes round out the finish. This salad is easy to whip up for a weeknight side dish and scales up nicely for a crowd pleasing BBQ or picnic.
Nigella Watermelon Salad
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Marash Chile Flakes (optional)
- 1 cup chopped arugula
- 2 teaspoons Moroccan Preserved Meyer Lemon Paste
- 1½ teaspoons nigella seed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, lime juice, preserved Meyer lemon paste, and marash chile flakes. Stir gently.
- Mix in the chopped arugula, then sprinkle the nigella seeds on top and serve.
- Enjoy...maybe make a double batch...
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How much Preserved Meyer Lemon Paste?
Two teaspoons of Meyer Lemon paste. Thanks for noticing – the recipe is fixed now.