Watermelon Tomato And Kalamata Salad Recipes

REFRESHING WATERMELON FETA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• To prepare this watermelon feta salad recipe start by removing the rind and seeds from the watermelon, and cut into triangular chunks. Cut the feta cheese into small cubes, or bigger if you prefer, and place both into a large bowl. Slice the onions into paper-thin slices and place in the bowl with the rest of the ingredients, add the chopped mint leaves and the kalamata olives and set aside. (If you choose to prepare this watermelon feta salad recipe using cucumber too, then peel and slice the cucumber into half-moons and place in the bowl with rest of the ingredients).
• Prepare the dressing for the watermelon feta salad. In a small bowl add the olive oil, lemon juice and brown sugar and season. Whisk the ingredients to combine, taste and adjust the seasoning.
• Pour the dressing over the watermelon feta salad and toss to coat.
• Divide the watermelon feta salad among individual serving plates and serve immediately. Enjoy!

TOMATO AND WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the cubed tomatoes and watermelon in a large, nonreactive bowl and toss gently to combine. Add salt and let stand 5 to 10 minutes while you prepare the dressing.
• Whisk together the oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the cheese to the tomatoes and watermelon, then the dressing, and toss gently to combine.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO & WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• Put the tomatoes in a large bowl. Remove the outer rind of the watermelon, cut the flesh into medium-sized cubes and add to the tomatoes.
• Roughly chop the mint leaves, discarding the stalks but leaving a little for the garnish, and add the rest to the bowl. Crumble over the feta, toss everything together lightly and garnish with the reserved mint.

TOMATO WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• Gently mix watermelon, tomatoes, mint, onion, and feta cheese in a large bowl.
• Whisk olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper together in small bowl; drizzle over salad and gently toss to coat.

WATERMELON AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the tomatoes and watermelon into a mixing bowl. Sprinkle with the basil, feta cheese, and lemon zest. Drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Toss gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• Put the tomato and watermelon chunks in a bowl.
• For the honey vinaigrette: Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and honey in a bowl, and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Drizzle vinaigrette over the tomatoes and watermelon, then toss. Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle over the feta and basil.

GREEK-STYLE WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine 3 cups cubed watermelon; 2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped; 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped; 1 small red onion, sliced; 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives; 1/3 cup crumbled feta; and some chopped parsley and mint. Drizzle with olive oil and red-wine vinegar, sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss and serve.

GRILLED WATERMELON AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Make the honey-lime vinaigrette: Add the garlic and shallot to a food processor and pulse until minced. Turn off the motor and add the oil, honey, lime zest and lime juice. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Make the salad: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pecans and brown sugar and cook, stirring to coat, until the sugar begins to caramelize, about 3 minutes. Spread the pecans onto the prepared baking sheet and let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, trim the ends from the watermelon. Stand the watermelon on a cutting board, flat-side down, and cut into quarters. Set aside 2 quarters for another use. Cut the remaining 2 quarters crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices. Brush 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette onto the slices.
• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat or place a grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Grill the watermelon slices, in batches, in a single layer until warmed through and grill marks appear, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove the watermelon from the grill and let cool, about 15 minutes. Cut into bite-size cubes.
• Arrange the arugula, grilled watermelon, tomatoes, feta cheese, pecans and red onion on a platter or in a salad bowl. Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the top and toss just before serving.

WATERMELON, TOMATO AND CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine watermelon, tomato, cheese, scallions and salt in a bowl.
• Whisk together 2 tablespoons of watermelon juice, oil, vinegar and cayenne and gently toss with salad.
• Garnish with cilantro or parsley.

SUMMER WATERMELON-TOMATO SALAD MOJITO

Steps:

• Make ahead: Ketchup Simple Syrup.
• Combine equal parts water, organic ketchup, and simple syrup (approx. 1 tablespoon of each per cocktail). Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Make ahead: Fresh Tomato and Watermelon Juices.
• In a blender, puree approximately 5-6 medium tomatoes, on high, until liquefied. Strain liquid through a fine mesh strainer, pressing the pulp with a spoon to get as much juice as you can. Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use. Repeat process with approximately 4 cups of watermelon cubes.
• Just before you're ready to assemble the cocktails, make the Greek Yogurt Foam:.
• In a blender, combine 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt, 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup seltzer water and blend on high until aerated and foamy. Set aside.
• Prep your glass:.
• Run a wedge of lemon around the edge of a highball glass and dip the edge in salt to coat. Drop loose mint leaves into bottle of glass and gentle muddle just until fragrance is released. Fill glass with ice.
• Add rum, lemon juice, ketchup simple syrup, tomato juice, watermelon juice, and seltzer water to glass, and give it a stir. Float about an ounce of yogurt foam on top, garnish, and serve.