Melon with Cumin Chickpeas, Goat Cheese, and Basil
Melon easily turns from sweet to savory when paired with salt and a bit of spice. This and a big green salad is a perfect late summer dinner.
Ingredients
1 melon, any variety
2 C chickpeas, cooked
1 tsp cumin seed
1/2 tsp chili flakes
1/4 C olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
4 oz fresh goat cheese
10 sprigs basil or mint
Method
- Heat oven to 350F
- Toss the chickpeas, cumin, chili flakes, salt, and oil together and bake until crispy (about 15 minutes)
- Cut the melon into wedges or large cubes
- Lay the melon on a serving platter
- Scatter the chickpeas over the top
- Dot the goat cheese all over
- Garnish with torn basil leaves and serve
