Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898

Lewis County Recipes: Juicy Watermelon Salad

Nothing says summer like a fresh, juicy watermelon. Growing up in north Mississippi, it seemed everyone had a patch of watermelon and cantaloupe in their gardens, and we ate from those gardens daily. My, how times have changed.

As a child, I loved to enjoy a fresh watermelon under the old oak tree after all the picking and shelling chores were done for the day.

This recipe combines so many different flavors and textures, it's like a fireworks show in your mouth.

I prefer toasted or candied pecans to macadamia nuts or almonds. I also like to add golden raisins for an extra level of sweetness, a...

 

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