Watermelon and watercress salad with ginger

Serves 4

A very refreshing summery salad

ingredients

2 T rice vinegar
1 1/2 T vegetable oil
2 t minced peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 t grated lime peel
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups 1/2" pieces peeled seedless watermelon
1 large bunch watercress, thick stems trimmed (about 2 cups watercress)
1 cup 1/2" pieces peeled, seeded cucumber
4 green onions, thinly sliced diagonally
1/4 cup shopped fresh cilantro

directions

Whisk vinegar, oil, ginger, lime peel, and garlic in large bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add watermelon and all remaining ingredients to bowl with dressing and toss to coat.

notes

I served this on the deck one summer when Judy Lacy was visiting from Arizona. It was a hit. It is nice and light and would leave lots of room for a rich and creamy dessert.

Source: suzy