We’re going with our guts and saying that we have created the snack of the summer: Savory Watermelon Toast! With sliced watermelon as our canvas and farmer cheese as our paint, we made 4 mouthwatering recipes that you’re going to want to try. The flavors? Check them out: Italian Watermelon Toast, Spicy Watermelon Toast, Thai Watermelon Toast, and Mustard Watermelon Toast. Feeling adventurous? Scroll down to make them yourself!
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Servings: 4-6Ingredients
Italian Watermelon Toast
- 1 tbsp Farmer Cheese
- 1/2 red onion, thinly shaved
- basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tbsp balsamic reduction
Spicy Watermelon Toast
- 1 tbsp Farmer Cheese
- 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 1/2 lime juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- chopped cilantro
Thai Watermelon Toast
- 1 tbsp Farmer Cheese
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp sriracha
- ½ tsp freshly grated ginger
- salt and pepper to taste
- garnish: mint leaves, basil leaves, and peanuts
Mustard Watermelon Toast
- 1 tbsp Farmer Cheese
- 1 tsp yellow mustard, drizzled
- 1/2 cup arugula tossed with olive oil and salt
- 1 tbsp almond slices
Directions
- Thai Watermelon Toast: marinate cucumber slices in lime juice, orange juice, rice vinegar, siracha, and grated ginger. Top over farmer cheese.
