Cured Watermelon Crudo with Thyme

From “Flavors Exposed” by Angelo Sosa (Kyle Books).

• 2 cups watermelon, cut in pristine 1-inch cubes
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Put the watermelon on a sheet pan and sprinkle it with the salt. Place it in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.

Remove the watermelon from the fridge, add the thyme, olive oil and pepper and toss very gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Serves 4.

Per serving: 115 calories; 10 g fat (1 g saturated fat; 70 percent calories from fat); 6 g carbohydrates; 0 mg cholesterol; 966 mg sodium; 1 g protein; 0.5 g fiber.