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Watermelon, Lychee, Feta, and Basil Salad With Spicy Lemongrass Vinaigrette Recipe

Watermelon, Lychee, Feta, and Basil Salad With Spicy Lemongrass Vinaigrette Recipe
  • Category

    No-Cook

  • Cusine

    American

Ingredients

1 small shallot, finely minced (about 1 tablespoon

1 jalapeño, serrano, or thai bird chili, seeded and finely chopped

1 stalk lemongrass, trimmed, bottom 4 inches only, peeled and finely chopped

2 teaspoons honey

1 teaspoon soy sauce

2 teaspoons white wine vinegar

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 quarts diced watermelon

1 pound lychees or rambutans, peeled and flesh torn into rough chunks

5 ounces crumbled feta cheese

1/2 cup roughly chopped basil leaves

Directions

Combine shallot, chili, lemongrass, honey, soy sauce, and vinegar in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle olive oil into bowl while whisking constantly. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside. Combine watermelon, lychees, feta, and basil in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss to combine. Season to taste with more salt as desired. Serve immediately.