Sweet, Tangy, Minty n Spicy Watermelon salad with toasted walnuts
This watermelon salad is a perfect summertime appetizer. It has fresh fruit with mint swirls. It has ….. 👉 sweetness from honey 👉 tangy from balsamic vinegar 👉 minty flavor with fresh mint leaves 👉 spicy from the cayenne pepper ….. and garnished with toasted walnut pieces.
Servings: 20 pieces
Ingredients
- 20 Watermelon pieces cut into rectangles 3 * 2 inches
- 20 Halloumi cheese cut into rectangles OR
- 20 Tofu slices cut into rectanges
- 1 tbsp Honey or Maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp Mint leaves cut into threads
- 2 tbsps Walnuts toasted
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the watermelon slices, honey, balsamic vinegar, mint leaves and cayenne pepper and toss lightly to coat
- Add the walnuts and refridge until serving time
- In a cast iron skillet, grill the halloumi cheese or the tofu slices to a crisp golen brown color
- To serve - stack a watermelon slice on top of the grilled protein. Top with mint leaves and walnut pieces