I've already admitted to being a watermelon junkie: I'll take it any way I can get it.  Agua fresca, smoothies, watermelon soda floats, fresh off the rind, in salads - especially in salads.  I usually just whip something up with argula, feta, and a balsamic vinaigrette, but the jalapeño dressing in this recipe from Love and Lemons is a game changer (not to mention the addition of avocados).  This salad has it all: sweetness and juiciness from the watermelon; spiciness from the jalapeños and arugula; creaminess from the avocado; tanginess from the feta.  What more could you ask for?  

spicy watermelon & avocado salad 

recipe from Love and Lemons

Ingredients

dressing

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• juice of 1 lime
• 1/2 jalapeno, sliced
• optional - 1 clove of garlic, smashed (remove it before using)
• salt & pepper

salad

• watermelon
• lime
• thinly sliced red onion
• cotija or feta cheese 
• avocado cubes
• basil
• arugula

method

1. Whisk together the dressing, set aside.
2. Cube your watermelon, add a few good pinches of salt & a squeeze of lime.
3. Assemble the salad and drizzle on as much dressing as you like. (remember to remove that garlic piece). Store extra dressing at room temp for a day or so.