Watermelon is a fruit that combines very well with salty preparations. Especially in salads. That is what I felt given the large amounts of recipes surfing on the net. However, I had never dared to put watermelon in something salty until this year. Recently I decided to serve one of the appetizers that was on my list “to do” since long time: watermelon with goat cheese. I can say that it is both fresh and light in one bite.
I have not put the number of servings in the recipe, just decide how many you want to prepare and keep the rest of ingredients. If you check the original recipe out, you will see that I have made some “improvements” and simplifications. I serve it normally with sliced cheese instead of making a cream, and I also add a touch of mint, with enhances the refreshing taste. Plus, you will find in the suggestions sections down below, some other small variations that I have tried.
Watermelon, Goat Cheese, Cucumber, and Mint Appetizer Recipe
Note: There is a rating embedded within this post, please visit this post to rate it.Ingredientes
- Slices of watermelon, seedless if possible
- Goat cheese
- 1 cucumber
- Mint leaves
- Salt
Elaboración
- Cut a few slices of watermelon, about half a centimeter thick and cut them into circles with a glass or a cookie cutter.
- Cut the goat cheese into slices half a centimeter thick.
- Wash, dry and cut the cucumber into slices, half a centimeter thick as well.
- Make the canapés: at the base, place a slice of watermelon, salt lightly with a few grains of salt, then a slice of cucumber, then a slice of cheese. Garnish with a little fresh mint leaf or very little chopped mint leaves.
- It is ready. Serve immediately.
Sugerencias, trucos y consejos
- It is preferable that the watermelon is cold. Keep it a few hours in the refrigerator before use.
- You can add a pinch of chili powder to the watermelon (but very little), or a drop of lemon.
- You can cut all ingredients into cubes and serve them as a salad.
- You can use basil instead of mint or even add a few drops of reduced balsamic vinegar and sliced cherry tomatoes.
- To easier slice the cheese, make sure it is very cold. You can keep it half an hour in the freezer before using it.
Source: A Food Centric Life