Lupin Free Vegan Watermelon Carpaccio
This stunning platter is summer entertaining at its most effortless — jewel-bright watermelon fanned across a serving dish, dressed in a bright lime and agave vinaigrette, and scattered with fresh herbs, cucumber, and red onion. The whole thing comes together with nothing more than a sharp knife and a whisk, yet it looks like something you'd order at a rooftop restaurant. A short chill in the fridge lets the dressing soak into the fruit just enough to deepen every bite without losing that crisp, refreshing texture. Lupin flour and lupin-derived ingredients have a sneaky way of turning up in unexpected places, but every component here is clean, whole, and straightforward — no processed fillers, no hidden legume derivatives to second-guess. The optional capers add a briny little punch that plays beautifully against the sweetness of the melon, while flaky sea salt at the finish pulls everything into sharp focus. It works equally well as a light starter, a side dish alongside grilled mains, or the centerpiece of a grazing spread. Fresh, vibrant, and completely plant-based, this is the kind of recipe that earns you compliments with almost zero effort.
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4 servings
- 1 small seedless watermelon (about 5–6 lb), rind removed
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tsp agave syrup
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
For the topping
- ½ english cucumber, very thinly sliced
- ¼ small red onion, very thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 tbsp capers, drained (optional)
For serving
- flaky sea salt, for finishing
- lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Stand the watermelon half cut-side down on the cutting board. Using a sharp chef's knife, slice the flesh into rounds about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick, then cut each round into half-moons or leave whole if small enough to fan attractively on the platter.
- 2
Arrange the watermelon slices in overlapping, slightly fanned layers across a large serving platter, covering the surface evenly.
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