Southwest Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

• 4 cups seeded and cubed red watermelon
• 4 cups seeded and cubed yellow watermelon
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup Pickled Watermelon Rind
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon seeded and thinly sliced jalapeño pepper
• 1 tablespoon thinly sliced shallots
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese*

Preparation

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large glass bowl. Stir in Pickled Watermelon Rind and next 6 ingredients. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately, or cover and chill up to 2 hours.
2. *Feta cheese may be substituted.