No pictures yet, as I was not expecting to blog. I will edit later and add pictures of the next batch.
The youngest and I love watermelon. Can't get enough! But really, we can. So every time we bought a watermelon there were too many leftovers to fit in the fridge. So a few years ago I started playing with various applications of the watermelon so that the hubby would also eat it. His favorite is when I puree it with honey and lime juice then strain it. He drinks the juice, adds it to smoothies, freezes it. But it makes a giant mess of the kitchen, so I don't do that often.
We also love something salty and vinegary with the watermelon. A salad with arugula, watermelon, feta and vinegar (either balsamic, or sweet Italian vinegar); melon, goat cheese, mint, and a simple classic vinaigrette; or, at our friend Jayme's suggestion last summer--watermelon tossed with coconut white balsamic vinegar and Persian lime infused olive oil and topped with some lime zest.
But here is the best way to eat melon: Melon Salsa. But be warned, if you start with whole melons, you will end up with about 147 gallons of salsa. Which is why I share. The last batch I made was a couple of weeks ago. I rushed the melon season. I really wanted it to be good but the melons weren't quite ripe. I didn't discover that until I had already delivered it to some friends. If you got a batch of said sub-par melon salsa, my apologies. You all know I can do better (watch your front door for a porch drop in the near future).
You can adjust all the amounts to your taste. Best eaten on the scoopy kind of tortilla chips, or on cold sliced chicken, or (I have heard but I don't eat it) fish. Enjoy!
Melon Salsa
1 personal size watermelon, diced
1 cantaloupe, diced
1 honeydew melon, diced
3 jalapeno peppers, ribs and seeds removed to your preference and minced
1 large red pepper, diced
1 red onion, diced
1 bunch of cilantro, chopped
juice of 2 limes
healthy pinch of salt or two...or three
Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. For best flavor, refrigerate a couple of hours or overnight.
