Division of Marketing and Development
Susan Nardizzi, Director
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Adam H. Putnam, Commissioner
Florida Fruit Recipe
Open Face Watermelon Sandwiches
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Fruit-5050
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Ingredients |
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1/4 medium-sized |
watermelon, seeds and rind removed |
1 handful |
fresh mint leaves, chopped |
8 ounces |
goat cheese |
1/2 loaf |
crusty bread, sliced thin |
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olive oil |
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kosher salt to taste |
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fresh ground pepper to taste |
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Preparation
Crumble chilled goat cheese into a small bowl. Lightly mix cheese and chopped mint. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper. Cut bread into 8 small slices and drizzle with olive oil. Toast bread slices until golden brown and crispy on top. Let bread cool slightly. Spread cheese mixture on the top of each slice of bread. Cut watermelon slices into fun shapes and layer watermelon on top of cheese. Lightly season the top of the sandwiches with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.
Yield
4 servings
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Look for "Fresh from Florida" ingredients at your grocery store.
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