On the Menu: Readily Refreshing

Watermelon and Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:

2 cups watermelon, diced small
2 cups cucumber, diced small
3 ounces arugula
3 ounces sunflower sprouts
6 large basil leaves, chopped
6 large mint leaves, chopped
2 ounces seasoned rice wine vinegar
3 ounces extra virgin olive oil
2 ounces creamy chèvre
  (goat’s-milk cheese)
Salt and pepper to taste

Combine diced watermelon and cucumber with seasoned rice wine vinegar. Let marinate for 3 to 5 minutes. Add extra virgin olive oil, basil and mint. Toss. Combine the remaining greens – arugula and sunflower sprouts – and mix. Place in a bowl and top with chèvre. Salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy.


City Greens
909 Poydras St. | 524-2822
EatCityGreens.com


 

Get Our Email Newsletters

The best in New Orleans dining, shopping, events and more delivered to your inbox.

Digital Sponsors

Become a MyNewOrleans.com sponsor ...

Give the Gift!

Save 50% on all our publications for an exclusive holiday special!

Limited time offer. New subscribers only.

Give the gift of a subscription ... exclusive 50% off

Limited time offer. New subscribers only.