WATERMELON SALAD WITH GOAT’S CHEESE AND Esporão Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

WATERMELON SALAD WITH GOAT’S CHEESE AND Esporão Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Fresh and in season. Another flavorful salad prepared by André Cabrita that you can replicate step by step in light lunches or dinners. Enjoy with a glass of Monte Velho Rosé.

Ingredients (2 main courses or 4 starters)

  • 1 small watermelon or half a large one (about 2kg)
  • 200g goat’s cheese, ideally from the Alentejo (mild or strong, to taste)
  • 1 whole cucumber
  • 4 sprigs mint minced
  • 2 tbsp Esporão Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Half a red onion, sliced thinly into half rings
  • 75 ml Esporão Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions

Peel the watermelon, remove the seeds, and cut into roughly 1 inch or 2 cm cubes. Slice the cucumber in half longitudinally to remove the seeds with a spoon and then chop into small pieces. Place the watermelon and cucumber in a large bowl and add the herbs and season with olive oil and vinegar. As goat’s cheese is usually quite salty, additional salt isn’t required.

Place the salad in a serving dish and break the cheese up over the salad. Drizzle with more olive oil and garnish with the onion slices.