Herbed Sea Salt
The first time I had herbed salt was when Nigel Walker of Eatwell Farm gave me some of his lavender salt. After that, I started experimenting with other herbs, even combining some to make mixed herb s...
Now I know that a tad of salt actually adds a pleasant contrast and helps bring out some of the watermelon’s sweetness. Basil, which goes perfectly with watermelon, provides a nice accent.
Ingredients
SERVINGS: 4 Serving(s)
- 8 slices of ripe yellow or red watermelon (or a mix)
- Basil herbed sea salt (see recipe below)
Instructions
Sprinkle the watermelon with the basil salt and serve each guest two slices.
About this recipe
From the book Vegan Soul Kitchen by Bryant Terry. Excerpted by arrangement with Da Capo Lifelong, a member of the Perseus Books Group. Copyright © 2009.
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