Ingredients

4 cucumbers

1 fennel bulb, trimmed, plus

1 tablespoon chopped fronds

3 1/2 pounds watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 tablespoons olive oil

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

4 ounces ricotta salata

Preparation

Using a mandoline, slice cucumbers lengthwise into paper-thin slices; slice fennel bulb crosswise into paper-thin slices. Combine cucumbers and fennel in a large serving bowl. Add watermelon, fennel fronds, lemon juice, and oil. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Using a vegetable peeler, shave ricotta salata over salad, and serve.