Watermelon, Lychee, Feta, and Basil Salad With Spicy Lemongrass Vinaigrette Recipe

Serves: 4 Save

Ingredients (12)

  • 1 small shallot, finely minced (about 1 tablespoon
  • 1 jalapeño, serrano, or thai bird chili, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, trimmed, bottom 4 inches only, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 quarts diced watermelon (about 1/2-inch dice)
  • 1 pound lychees or rambutans, peeled and flesh torn into rough chunks (about 1 1/2 cups lychee pieces)
  • 5 ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped basil leaves

Directions

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