Watermelon Salad with Jalapeño and Lime

Watermelon Salad with Jalapeño and Lime

3 tablespoons lime juice

2 tablespoons olive oil

⅛ teaspoon lime zest

2 cups seedless watermelon, cut into ½-inch cubes

1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and sliced

¼ cup basil, cut into thin strips

2 tablespoon mint, sliced thinly

1 teaspoon black sesame seeds

1. Whisk together lime juice, oil and lime zest. Set aside.

2. Place watermelon cubes in single layer in large shallow dish.

3. Pour lime juice mixture over watermelon, and gently toss to combine.

4. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

5. Place 5 jalapeño rings each in 4 shallow serving bowls.

6. Mound 1/2 cup watermelon in center of each bowl.

7. Divide marinade among bowls.

8. Sprinkle with basil, mint, and sesame seeds and serve.