A fresh and spicy watermelon salad with cotija and serrano peppers. Great served alongside any summer meal.
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
⅓ cup lime juice
2 scallions, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced
2 serrano peppers, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced crosswise
¾ tsp kosher salt
6 cups (1½ inch) seedless watermelon cubes
¾ cup crumbled cotija cheese, divided
5 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, divided
5 tbsp toasted pepitas, chopped
Instructions
Whisk together the lime juice, scallion whites, serrano peppers, and salt in a large bowl. Allow rest for 5 minutes.
Add in the watermelon, ½ cup of the cotija cheese, ¼ cup cilantro, ¼ cup pepitas, and the scallion greens, Stir to combine.
In a small bowl, toss together the remaining cotija cheese, cilantro, and pepitas. Divide the watermelon mixture among serving bowls. Top with the reserved cotija mixture and serve immediately.