Watermelon & Serrano Pepper Salad

Not that a good watermelon isn't delicious all on it's own, but this watermelon salad will blow your socks off. This dish was inspired by a local food truck that serves a watermelon and Serrano pepper salad which I love on a hot summer day. I took their idea and made my own version. The flavors are bright and really pop; it's the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and spicy.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 large seedless watermelon, rind removed and cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 Serrano peppers
• handful of mint leaves
• 2 limes
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt

1. Remove the seeds and ribs from Serrano peppers and dice finely. Place in small bowl.
2. Chiffonade the mint leaves by stacking the leaves, rolling them up into a tight cigar, and slicing finely. Add to peppers.
3. Add the juice and zest of the limes, vinegar, sugar, and salt, and stir together. Place dressing in refrigerator for at least 1 hour. 
4. Toss watermelon in dressing and serve.