WATERMELON AND TOMATO SALAD WITH FRESH CORN, LIME AND COTIJA CHEESE

Serves 6 (dinner-sized portions); Recipe by Courtney McDonald

Ingredients:
-1 medium watermelon, rind removed (discard) and diced into 1 inch chunks
-4 large heirloom tomatoes, hulled and diced into 1 inch chunks
-3 ears fresh corn, kernels removed
-1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
-juice and zest of 2 limes
-1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
-1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or basil leaves
-salt, to taste
-chili powder, to taste
-1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled

In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced watermelon, tomato, corn kernels and sliced red onion. Add the lime juice, olive oil, and chopped cilantro, stir gently. Season to taste with the salt and chili powder. Transfer salad to a serving bowl and crumble the cotija cheese over the top. Serve immediately!