If your watermelon isn’t very sweet, force it to be savory. And that by adding the peppery bite of radishes and onion and a three-ingredient vinaigrette. With mint strewn all over the juicy fruit, this whole salad ends up being super-refreshing.

Recipe information

• Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 bunch red radishes, cut into ⅛-inch slices

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

½ red onion, cut into thin slivers

4½ pounds watermelon (1/4 of a large melon), rind removed, flesh cut into 1-inch cubes

2 tablespoons torn mint leaves

Preparation

1. Step 1Dissolve a spoonful of salt in a large bowl of ice and water. Add the radishes and let sit for a few minutes to crisp.
2. Step 2
   Whisk the vinegar, oil, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Drain the radishes and add to the bowl, along with the onion and watermelon.
3. Step 3
   Gently toss with your hands to coat evenly.
4. Step 4
   Spread on a serving platter, grind pepper all over, and top with the mint.