Put a spin on everyone’s classic summer fruit go-to by whipping up watermelon sandwiches for your next warm-weather gathering — this refreshing healthy treat will be a fan favorite. Bite into the crisp, juicy sweetness of fresh watermelon playing against savory garlic and rich goat cheese, all nestled within a chewy ciabatta roll.
What Other Cheeses Work with Watermelon Sandwiches?
If you’re not a fan of goat cheese, don’t worry, you add most cheeses to these Watermelon Sandwiches. Feta cheese is a classic pairing with watermelon for a reason. Its salty, briny, and tangy flavor provides a fantastic counterpoint to the fruit’s sweetness. But, there’s also mozzarella that’s more subtle featuring a milky, delicate flavor that won’t compete with the other ingredients.
Watermelon Sandwiches
Description
Your summer lunch go-to!
Ingredients
- Fresh watermelon, sliced thin, rinds and most seeds removed
- 1/2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 clove fresh garlic, finely minced
- 3/4 cup soft goat cheese
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Ciabatta rolls
- Extra mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Mix goat cheese and olive oil until smooth and spreadable. Add a bit more oil to loosen further if needed. Add chopped garlic and mint, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Slice and lightly toast ciabatta rolls. Let cool. Spread goat cheese, layer watermelon slices. Garnish with fresh mint leaves. Serve with Threadbare Cider’s Boquet de Rosé cider and enjoy!
Recipe by Keith Recker
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