Watermelon Salad
A refreshing and vibrant watermelon salad featuring a creamy watermelon-infused mayonnaise, perfect for a light summer lunch.
This watermelon salad is the ultimate way to beat the summer heat. By blending a portion of the fruit into a smooth dressing, you create a surprising twist on a classic fruit and cheese pairing.
Instructions
- 1
First, remove the rind (and if you want, the seeds) from the watermelon and cut it into cubes.
- 2
Blend a small part of the cubes and filter it to obtain 100 ml of juice.
- 3
Prepare the watermelon mayonnaise: combine watermelon juice, vegetable oil, and mustard in a suitable container and blend for a few seconds at a time, until you obtain a smooth and creamy mayonnaise.
- 4
Finally, plate the dish: create a bed of arugula, add pieces of cheese and watermelon, and complete with the mayonnaise.
- 5
That's it, the watermelon salad is ready, and all that's left is to enjoy it.
I absolutely love how the creamy texture of the dressing contrasts with the juicy watermelon. It is a very modern, deconstructed way to enjoy summer flavors, quite different from the traditional Italian fruit salads that usually rely on simple maceration. The sweet and tangy taste is incredibly refreshing!
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