I didn't think that watermelon and tomato would go well together, but I love it when I prove myself wrong. This salad consisted of watermelon cubes, tomato slices, and queso fresco (fresh Mexican style cheese) tossed with house made tequila citrus vinaigrette and garnished with fresh mint and some lemon zest. It was the salty and chewy fresh cheese that tied the watermelon and tomato together (it's an ingredient that goes well with both). The dressing was fabulous with the watermelon, and the tomato acted as a foil: when I was getting tired of too much melon, I'd enjoy a bite of tomato. The fresh mint gave the watermelon a flavor boost, and the lemon zest accent here and there was nice. On a hot day like today, this is the salad you want.
Location: El Patio, 139 E Andreas Road, Palm Springs, California. Date: August 7, 2021.
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