Currently in Manhattan it is 103 degrees and feels like 112! Now that is hot, there are no two ways about that! And even though I adore the heat, it is pretty steamy out there, don't get me wrong.
So on days like today, you probably aren't thinking about eating heavy foods that's for sure! When one sweats so much simply from being outside, you want to dial up your salt intake, just a little, I'm not saying go crazy, but salt is good for you when it is so hot! You know where you can get that salt from? Feta! I like to opt for French Feta as it is creamier than the Greek or Bulgarian versions, but feel free to get whatever brine-y goodness you want.
So what should go with that feta?
Cantalope
Fresh Mint
Basil Oil
Fresh Lime Juice
Fresh green Scallions
1-2 Persian Cucumbers
Hint of Ginger
Sea salt
EVOO
Dice up two cups of cantalope, place in bowl with some finely diced mint and green scallions, grate some fresh ginger for a nice refreshing bite. Top with lime juice, some Basil Oil and a small drizzle of EVOO. Let marinate in the fridge for twenty to thirty minutes. Pull out and add diced Persian cucumbers and depending on how much you plan to make, 2/3 of a cup of French feta. Mix all together. Enjoy with a glass of dry and refreshing Vinho Verde.
Stay cool out there and stay tuned for a weekend full of cheese activities in Vermont.
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