Watermelon Salad with Cotija and Serrano Chiles

Name: Watermelon Salad with Cotija and Serrano Chiles
Ingredients: 1/3 cup, lime juice (3 limes); 2 , scallions, white and green parts separated and sliced thin; 2 , serrano chiles, stemmed, halved, seeded, and sliced thin crosswise; 1-2 tablespoons, sugar (optional); 3/4 teaspoon, table salt; 6 cups (1½-inch) seedless, watermelon pieces; 3 ounces, cotija cheese, crumbled (¾ cup), divided; 5 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro, divided; 5 tablespoons chopped roasted, salted, pepitas, divided

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Servings: 5

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Watermelon Salad with Cotija and Serrano Chiles

Ingredients

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1/3 cup, lime juice (3 limes)2, scallions, white and green parts separated and sliced thin2, serrano chiles, stemmed, halved, seeded, and sliced thin crosswise1-2 tablespoons, sugar (optional)3/4 teaspoon, table salt6 cups (1½-inch) seedless, watermelon pieces3 ounces, cotija cheese, crumbled (¾ cup), divided5 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro, divided5 tablespoons chopped roasted, salted, pepitas, divided

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Combine lime juice, scallion whites, and serranos in large bowl and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir in sugar, if using, and salt. Add watermelon, ½ cup cotija, ¼ cup cilantro, ¼ cup pepitas, and scallion greens and stir to combine. Transfer to shallow serving bowl. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup cotija, remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro, and remaining 1 tablespoon pepitas and serve.