Refreshing watermelon and St-Vallier cheese salad
IGA Recipes

Preparation time 15 minutes

Total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  1. 60 mL (¼ cup) olive oil
  2. 300 g Le St-Vallier cheese, cubed
  3. 1 L (4 cups) watermelon, seeded and cubed
  4. 150 mL (2/3 cup) fresh mint, finely chopped
  5. 7.5 mL (1½ tsp.) lemon zest (about 1/2 lemon)
  6. 30 mL (2 tbsp.) lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
  7. 15 mL (1 tbsp.) balsamic vinegar
  8. To taste salt and pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat barbecue at medium-high. Oil grill. 
  2. Grill cheese cubes for a few minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, mix the watermelon, mint, remaining olive oil, lemon zest and juice, and balsamic vinegar. Salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Add cheese cubes to salad and toss gently.

Chef’s secret

This firm cheese is great for grilling! Cooked directly on the grill or kebab-style, it’s a perfect match for refreshing summer fare.

Nutrition tip

A summer classic, watermelon is a thirst-quenching fruit packed with nutrients like vitamin C and potassium. Its lovely red colour is due in part to lycopene, a powerful antioxidant also found in tomatoes.

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