Name: Watermelon with Fennel Salt
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fennel seeds; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 12 (1-inch-thick) slices from a 5-lb quartered chilled watermelon; 6 lime wedges

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Watermelon with Fennel SaltMikkel Vang

Recipe information

Total Time
20 min
Yield
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon fennel seeds

2 teaspoons kosher salt

12 (1-inch-thick) slices from a 5-lb quartered chilled watermelon

6 lime wedges

Preparation

Heat a dry small heavy skillet over moderately low heat until hot, about 3 minutes, then toast fennel seeds, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer seeds to a work surface and cool 10 minutes. Coarsely crush seeds using bottom of skillet, then stir together with salt and sprinkle over watermelon. Serve with lime wedges.

TagsWatermelon Melon Fruit Fennel Root Vegetable Vegetable Snack Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Vegan Vegetarian Quick Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer 30 Minutes or Less Summer Gourmet

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