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A black oval dish filled with watermelon salad with Aleppo pepper and black olives.
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Watermelon Salad with Aleppo Pepper

This watermelon salad with Aleppo pepper is a simple side dish that is made with fruity Aleppo pepper, watermelon cubes, black olives, and fresh mint. It's easy to make and is ready in just 15 minutes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 101

Ingredients

  • 1 pound watermelon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, (optional)
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons ground Aleppo pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped black olives, preferably Greek, pitted if desired
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chopped mint leaves
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Instructions

  • Remove the rind from the watermelon and discard.
  • Cut the watermelon into large chunks, remove and discard all the seeds, and place the watermelon chunks in a serving bowl.
  • Add the salt, thyme, Aleppo pepper to taste, and olives and gently toss to combine. Drizzle with the olive oil and garnish with the mint. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 622mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g