Watermelon, Corn, and Tomato Salad
Photo: Coral Von Zumwalt
Karen Hatfield, chef-owner of Odys + Penelope and Sycamore Kitchen restaurants in Los Angeles, calls this refreshing and slightly unusual savory-sweet summer salad a perfect example of the saying “if it grows together, it goes together.”
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Cook corn in a pot of boiling water until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water and let cool. Pat corn dry, then cut kernels lengthwise from cobs into long sections. Break into large pieces.
Step 2
2
Cut rind from watermelon and cut melon in half lengthwise. Slice crosswise about 1/4 in. thick. Slice ricotta salata about 1/8 in. thick and set aside.
Step 3
3
In a large, wide bowl, gently combine corn, watermelon, tomatoes, and spinach. Toss very gently with dressing. Ease salad onto a platter and tuck in cheese. Scatter oregano leaves over salad and sprinkle with pepper and salt.
Step 4
4
Make ahead: Salad, through step 2, up to 2 hours; dressing, up to 2 days, chilled.
Ingredients
2 ears yellow corn
1/2 small seedless watermelon (2 1/2 lbs.)
3 ounces ricotta salata or block-style feta cheese
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes (any color)
2 or 3 medium heirloom tomatoes (1 1/3 lbs. total), halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise
2 cups baby spinach leaves
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
Cracked pepper and kosher salt
Directions
Step 1
1
Cook corn in a pot of boiling water until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water and let cool. Pat corn dry, then cut kernels lengthwise from cobs into long sections. Break into large pieces.
Step 2
2
Cut rind from watermelon and cut melon in half lengthwise. Slice crosswise about 1/4 in. thick. Slice ricotta salata about 1/8 in. thick and set aside.
Step 3
3
In a large, wide bowl, gently combine corn, watermelon, tomatoes, and spinach. Toss very gently with dressing. Ease salad onto a platter and tuck in cheese. Scatter oregano leaves over salad and sprinkle with pepper and salt.
Step 4
4
Make ahead: Salad, through step 2, up to 2 hours; dressing, up to 2 days, chilled.
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