Name: Watermelon with Fennel Salt
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fennel seeds; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 12 (1-inch-thick) slices from a 5-lb quartered chilled watermelon; 6 lime wedges

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Watermelon with Fennel SaltMikkel Vang

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