Watermelon Surprise Salad Recipes

WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 1/4 cup each sugar and water to a simmer in a saucepan. Remove from the heat, add 3 mint sprigs and steep 10 minutes. Discard the mint; add the zest and juice of 1 lemon and a pinch of salt. Toss with 2 cups blueberries and 3 cups cubed watermelon. Let stand 15 minutes. Top with chopped mint.

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!

WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• Add the white wine vinegar, lime zest and juice to a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Add the thinly sliced red onion and let marinate for 5 to 10 minutes as you prepare the rest of the salad.
• Add the watermelon, feta, mint, and arugula to a large bowl. Toss with the vinaigrette and serve immediately after dressing.

WATERMELON AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Add the garlic, Fresno, olive oil and vinegar to a glass jar with a lid. Season with salt and pepper, then add the mint. Place the lid on and shake vigorously to combine. Set aside.
• When ready to serve, combine the watermelon, cucumber and scallions in a large bowl. Dress with the vinaigrette and gently toss to combine. Sprinkle the crumbled feta on top. Serve chilled.

WATERMELON AND HALOUMI SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Heat 1-inch vegetable oil in a small saucepan to 350 degrees F. Fry the cheese until golden brown, 30 to 45 seconds, turning often. Remove to paper towels to drain.
• 2. Just before serving, toss the cheese in a large bowl with the watermelon and celery. Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

WATERMELON SURPRISE SALAD

Steps:

• Cut seedless watermelon into bite sized pieces. Set aside. Press one pint of fresh raspberries through a sieve to puree and remove seeds. Set aside. Peel and slice red onion into very thin slices. Mix all ingredients together and chill for at least one hour. Serve.

WATERMELON WEDGE SALAD

Steps:

• Serve a new kind of wedge salad at your next cookout: Use watermelon in place of iceberg lettuce. Cut a small seedless watermelon into quarters, then cut each quarter in half. Drizzle the wedges with chunky blue cheese dressing and sprinkle with crumbled cooked bacon and chopped chives.