Summer romance: Watermelon and goat cheese were meant for each other
Here's a delightful, nibble to pop in your mouth as you sip rosé by the pool or lounge at home with the air conditioner at full blast.
This refreshing finger food makes the most of watermelon's affinity with soft, fresh goat cheese. The two not only look contrastingly beautiful together, the creamy, slightly salty chevre amplifies the fruit's sweet juiciness.
The watermelon is cut into bite-size squares - an upgrade from a cracker delivery system - and topped with whipped goat cheese that is flecked with chopped fresh herbs and a sprinkle of lemon zest. The finishing touches of a honey-lemon dressing, flaky sea salt and shower of chopped basil bridge the sweet-savory elements in each bite.
Served as a snack or appetizer, it's a treat you can add to the list of summer's many simple pleasures.
• Ellie Krieger is a nutritionist and cookbook author.