Crisp Watermelon Salad with Jalapeno & Bacon

Watermelon Salad with Jalapeno and Bacon. A fabulous flavour medley of sweet, smokey, salty and spicy.

Ingredients

• 3 strips bacon sliced in half lengthwise and cut into 1/2 inch pieces

• 2 cups watermelon flesh cut into 2" cubes or scooped into balls

• 1 cup English cucumber slices

• 2 large jalapeno peppers sliced into rings

• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves chopped

• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

• 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

• juice of one lime

Instructions

• In a skillet over medium high, cook bacon pieces until just crisp.

• Remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate and allow to cool

• In a bowl, gently toss together all remaining ingredients

• Add bacon and toss again to combine.

• Serve immediately

Recipe Notes

This salad is best when cold, so use produce ingredients that have been chilled in the fridge before making the salad.