Tomato-Watermelon recipe from Marcus Samuelsson
I love harissa but would never have thought of adding it to some watermelon. Our July 24 guest, Marcus Samuelsson, thinks it is a good idea. Here's the recipe from marcusamuelsson.com:
Yes, Chef: Tomato and Watermelon Salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 153 per serving
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 3 mins
Total Time: 23 mins
Ingredients
Freshly ground pepper 6 heirloom tomatoes, roughly chopped (about 2 1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
Juice of 1 lime 2 shallots, thinly sliced
1 cup watermelon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons torn Italian parsley
2 tablespoons torn mint leaves
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
1/2 teaspoon salt
Vinaigrette
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons harissa
Directions
1. To make the vinaigrette, combine the almonds, garlic and harissa in a small sauté pan over medium heat and sauté for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice and shallots. Whisk in the almond-harissa mixture.
3.Toss the watermelon, jalapeno, parsley, mint and capers in a large bowl. Season with salt and a few grindings of fresh pepper. Add the tomatoes and toss with the vinaigrette. Garnish with goat cheese and serve immediately.
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