Redneck Watermelon Summer Salad Recipes

WATERMELON SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Place the onion slices in a small bowl with the lime juice. The acid of the lime will mellow the flavor of the raw onion. Let stand for 10 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, feta cheese, black olives, onions with the lime juice, and mint. Drizzle olive oil over it all, and toss to blend. Dig in and be prepared for a pleasant surprise!

REDNECK WATERMELON SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Combine gelatin and boiling water in a medium heatproof bowl. Stir until gelatin is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Add cold water & mix well. Chill in refrigerator until partially set, about 55 minutes.
• 2. Add chopped watermelon and un-drained pineapple to gelatin mixture. Mix well. If you wish, some nuts can be added also. I prefer to put all the nuts on top of the finished dish. Spoon into 13x9 inch dish. Chill until set, about 1 hr.
• 3. Place softened cream cheese in a medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
• 4. Add milk and sugar to cream cheese. Beat until the mixture is smooth.
• 5. Fold whipped topping into cream cheese mixture. Spread evenly over gelatin mixture.
• 6. Sprinkle with pecans. Chill covered until serving time. Can be made the day before.

WATERMELON SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Peel cucumber and slice in thin slices. Place in a bowl with a tight-fitting lid. Add vinegar and olive oil. Stir until combined. Add a couple of dashes of pepper. Close the lid and shake the bowl to distribute mixture and pepper. Refrigerate overnight.
• 2. The next day, cut watermelon and tomatoes into small chunks. Place in a large bowl.
• 3. With a slotted spoon, strain cucumber from vinegar mixture onto cutting board. Discard vinegar mixture.
• 4. Cut cucumber slices in half and add to watermelon bowl.
• 5. Sprinkle sea salt and sugar over watermelon mixture; mix until well combined.
• 6. Add dressing and a couple of dashes of black pepper; stir until combined. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
• 7. 30 minutes before serving, stir in Feta cheese.

AWESOME SUMMER WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the vinegar and Dijon mustard in a bowl. Stir the garlic, salt, and pepper into the mixture. Slowly stream the olive oil into the dressing while whisking vigorously. Place the dressing in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• Combine the watermelon, feta cheese, and red onion in a large bowl; toss lightly to mix. Season with the coarsely ground black pepper. Pour about half the dressing over the salad; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate the salad at least 30 minutes. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad just before serving.

WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice and honey.
• In a large bowl combine watermelon, cucumber and red onion.
• Drizzle in the dressing and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with feta and mint. Salt and pepper to taste.

RED AND YELLOW WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, scallions and red onion.
• In a small non-reactive bowl whisk together the vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the melon mixture. Add the herbs and toss gently to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.