Basil Vinaigrette Marinated Watermelon

Basil Vinaigrette Marinated Watermelon

by Bell Market Chef Alicia

MARKET Ingredients: 

• 1 Watermelon - Simple Promise 

• 1/2c Basil - Bouldin Food Forest 

• 1 Baguette - Texas French Bread 

• 1 tub of chèvre - Pure Luck 

Other Ingredients:

• 1c Olive oil 

• 1/2c Red wine vinegar 

• 3 Tbs honey 

• 1 tsp chile powder 

• Salt and pepper to taste 

Directions:

1. Cut watermelon into cubes and chiffonade basil, combine and set aside in a large bowl. 

2. In a separate bowl prepare your vinaigrette by mixing together olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, chile powder, salt & pepper- whisk till combined. 

3. Drizzle vinaigrette over sliced watermelon melon and basil and gently incorporate with a spatula. 

4. Serve chilled as is or alongside toasted crostinis with chèvre cheese.