Watermelon Salad with Cucumber & Ricotta Salata

Name: Watermelon Salad with Cucumber & Ricotta Salata
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Serves 4-6
Ingredients: 4 cups watermelon, rind removed and cubed; 1 cup baby cucumbers, sliced; 3 ounces ricotta salata, crumbled; 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped; 1/4 cup pistachios, shelled and crushed; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup Zucchi Chili Pepper EVOO; to taste kosher salt

Sweet and juicy watermelon and refreshing mint are contrasted by spicy chili pepper oil for a salad that's sure to be the talk of your next picnic.

COOK TIME	0 minutes
PREP TIME	10 minutes

SKILL LEVEL	Easy
SERVES	4-6

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INGREDIENTS

4 cups / watermelon, rind removed and cubed
1 cup / baby cucumbers, sliced
3 ounces / ricotta salata, crumbled
1/4 cup / red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon / fresh mint, chopped
1 tablespoon / fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup / pistachios, shelled and crushed
1/4 cup / red wine vinegar
1/4 cup / Zucchi Chili Pepper EVOO
to taste / kosher salt

INSTRUCTIONS

On a large serving platter, arrange the watermelon, cucumber, red onion, and ricotta salata.

Sprinkle on the chopped basil, mint, and pistachios.

Drizzle with red wine vinegar and Zucchi Chili Pepper Flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Season with kosher salt.

Serve immediately.

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