Watermelon Salad

In the tavernas on Hydra, at the end of a big meal the kitchen will often send out a complimentary plate of karpouzi, the Greek word for “watermelon,” sliced off the rind into large chunks and simply stuck with as many forks as there are people at your table. As a result, I’ve developed a Pavlovian craving for that refreshing sweet crunch whenever meals draw to an end. While unadorned juicy watermelon is as pure a treat as you’re going to get, it can also be a delicious addition to s