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Sweet watermelon, savory mozzarella and spicy arugula–a perfect summer salad.

Watermelon, Arugula and Mozzarella Salad

Serves 4

1 ½ cups watermelon, cubed
½ lb arugula
½ lb *fresh mozzarella
Juice of 1 lime
Exta virgin olive oil
Pinch of chili flakes
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, salt, pepper and chili flakes. Continue by slowly streaming in the olive oil, whisking to incorporate all ingredients.

In a medium-sized bowl, add arugula, cubed watermelon and cubed mozzarella. Quickly combine with your hands. Add lime vinaigrette (start off by adding half and tasting an arugula leaf–you don’t want to overdress the salad and end up with soggy leaves). Toss all salad ingredients with tongs (or, oversized fork and spoon). Serve immediately.

*If handmade, fresh mozzarella isn’t available in your city at the local latticcini (Italian cheese shop dedicated to making mozzarella, ricotta and other fresh Italian cheeses), Polly-O brand “fresh” mozzarella will do just fine.