Tomato-Watermelon Salad with Turmeric Oil

Photo by Alex Lau

INGREDIENTS

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil

• 1 tsp. coarsely crushed peppercorns

• 1 tsp. coarsely crushed coriander seeds

• ½ tsp. cumin seeds

• ½ tsp. ground turmeric

• ¼ large seedless watermelon (about 3 lb.), rind removed, flesh cut into ½" pieces (about 4 cups)

• 2 medium heirloom tomatoes, cut into ½" pieces

• 8 oz. mild French feta, cut into ½" piecesFlaky sea salt

PREPARATION

1. Heat oil, peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and turmeric in a small saucepan over medium until fragrant, about 3 minutes.

2. Let turmeric oil cool slightly.

3. Arrange watermelon, tomato, and feta on a platter. Drizzle turmeric oil evenly over and sprinkle with salt.