Watermelon has always been that one fruit that can spark up nostalgia for me: it’s a remembrance of summer evenings or afternoon family picnics. On any given summer night, my mother and father would have a watermelon wedge waiting for me; it was just something that was always there. It’s also one of those ingredients that tends to go well with a variety of flavors. Be it spicy, salty, tart, acidic, or bitter – they all seem to work. This time of year is great for many other fruits and vegetables – tomatoes, radish, bitter greens, and other melon varieties – which, luckily, all complement watermelon very well. This Watermelon Steak Salad dish will show that although watermelon is great on its own, there are many flavor profiles that pair great with it, too.

Story by Maggie Weaver
Photography by Dave Bryce
Food Styling by Veda Sankaran
Prop Styling by Keith Recker
Recipe by Chef Steve Paul
Wallpaper: Guermantes by Manuel Canovas, Courtesy of Cowtan & Tout

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