Today, we have a delightful appetizer or dessert featuring one of our summer favorites: watermelon. Chef Greg Ziegenfuss, the executive chef at Butler’s Pantry in St. Louis is sharing another of his recipes with our audience and it’s sure to delight the guests at your next gathering or event. These Watermelon Cubes are topped with a spicy Southwest Corn Salsa and Cotija Cheese – for the perfect blend of sweet and spicy.
If you’re looking to make a great impression at your next party or want to wow your friends with something other than your usual side dish or dessert – this is the dish for you. For even more flair, you can plate and finish the dish for all to see. Show those culinary skills! It’s not as hard as you think.
Watermelon isn’t only fun and flavorful, it has a litany of health benefits. According to Kayla James, of NaturalFoodSeries.com, some of those include:
Antioxidants in the form of Vitamin C and Lycopene
The restorative amino acid L-citrulline
Because of its sweetness and texture, it can help reduce cravings for less-healthy sweets, and because of its high water composition, can be more filling
It’s rich in potassium which helps protect nerve function
Be sure and check out Chef Ziegenfuss’ other contributions: Spicy Shrimp with Plantains and Mango Salsa and Thai-Marinated Grilled Flank Steak.