Watermelon Lime Salad

1 small ripe watermelon approximately 6 pounds

3 limes juiced, including pulp. Approximately 1/3 cup

1/2 cup minced fresh mint

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Cut skin and pith of watermelon until left with round red (or yellow) ball of watermelon

Cut into 3/4 inch squares and toss into colander to drain

Add drained squares into container

Add the lime juice to taste

Mince and add the mint

To transform the sweet salad into one with more savory notes add the crumbled feta

Toss and refrigate until cold. Toss repeatedly whild chilling

Monique:

Unless you have added Feta, the leftover salad can be blended and used as base for an innovative Daiquiri with rum or vodka.

Chef's notes