It’s called the five-dollar food challenge, put on by the New Mexico Dept. of Agriculture. The special dish is called Sandia Salad which is great with BBQ’s.

Ingredients:

• Watermelon
• Red Onion
• Feta Cheese
• Pistachios
• Honey
• Lime Juice
• Red Chile Infused Olive Oil

Recipe:

• Watermelon Salad with Red Chile Honey Vinaigrette.
• Honey Vinaigrette,
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 to 2 tbsp red chile-infused olive oil (If you cannot find this oil, use extra virgin olive oil, and add 1 to 2 tsp red chile powder)
• pinch of salt
• Watermelon Salad,
• ½ watermelon, peeled, cut into cubes
• 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, more to your liking
• ½ cup salted pistachios

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, olive oil and pinch of salt. Set aside for a moment.
2. In a large bowl or serving platter with sides, combine the watermelon, onion, feta, and pistachios.
3. Top the watermelon salad with the honey vinaigrette and gently toss to combine. Go to the New Mexico Dept. of Agriculture for more information.