Chef DK's Recipes

Compressed Watermelon, Arugula, Goat Cheese, and Candied Walnuts

Compressed Watermelon, Arugula, Goat Cheese, and Candied Walnuts

Chef Davinder Kumar
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 3 nos Watermelon Medallions (½ inch thick, 2 inch in diameter)
  • 100 g Baby arugula
  • 8-10 leaves Fresh mint chopped
  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Fresh lemon juice
  • Seasoning-To-taste
  • 60 g Crumbled goat cheese
  • 15 g Walnut
  • A dash Balsamic vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Using a biscuit cutter, cut the watermelon slices into medallions. Use a knife to trim uneven edges so it sits flat on the plate.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, toss arugula with chopped  mint, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Arrange the watermelon medallions on a plate, and top each with a handful of arugula mixture.
  • Sprinkle each with crumbled goat cheese and chopped walnuts.
  • Finish with a dash of aged balsamic vinegar.