LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2017

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2 Soak daikon in a bowl of ice water while pre- paring the remaining ingredients. Whisk to­ gether olive oil, lemon juice, driedoregano and pepper. Lightly season with salt (feta is salty). Cut watermelon into irregular 1 to 1½‑inch (2.5 to 4-cm) chunks. 3 Spread an equal amount of feta out in a scant ½-inch-thick (1 cm) layer on six small plates. Divide watermelon between plates. Drain rad- ish and pat dry with paper towels; toss with half the dressing and top watermelon portions with an equal amount of radish. Divide remain- ing dressing between plates and garnish each with chili and oregano leaves. Serves 6 WHAT TO SERVE  Pelee Island Pelee Pink VQA LCBO 529354 $11.95 The flavours and colours of this dish suggest a fruity rosé wine. A hint of sweetness creates contrast with the salty whipped feta. Remy Pannier Rosé d’Anjou LCBO 12641 $15.15 Attractive summer berry flavours complement the sweetness of watermelon and the sharp, crunchy tex- ture of daikon radish.

WHIPPED FETA 8 oz (250 g) good-quality feta 2 tbsp (30 mL) whipping cream or plain yogurt 4 to 6 tbsp (60 to 90 mL) olive oil 1½ cups (375 mL) daikon radish cut into matchsticks ⅓ cup (80 mL) olive oil 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice 1½ tsp (7 mL) dried oregano 1 tsp (5 mL) coarsely ground black pepper Salt to taste 3 slices mini seedless watermelon, each 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick, rind removed 1 red cayenne or finger chili, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced Fresh oregano leaves to garnish 1 Drain feta from brine if necessary and rinse under cool running water. Line a plate with several layers of paper towel, top with feta and weigh down with another plate topped with a can. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Crumble and combine in a food processor with cream and 4 tbsp (60 mL) olive oil; process until smooth. Add up to 2 tbsp (30 mL) oil, if necessary, to achieve a thick spreadable consistency.

WHIPPED FETA , WATERMELON & RADI SH SALAD Feta and cool watermelon is a winning salty- sweet combo. Be sure to rinse and press your feta before whipping otherwise your feta will liquefy—the finished whipped cheese should have a deli cream-cheese-like consistency.

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