GRILLED WATERMELON SALAD WITH SWEET AND SPICY VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the vinaigrette: Combine the oil, honey, lime juice, zest, shallots, hot sauce, garlic and salt and pepper in a bowl to make a sweet and spicy vinaigrette. Set aside.
- For the salad: Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss in the pecans and brown sugar, stirring to coat. Cook over medium heat until the sugar begins to caramelize, about 3 minutes. Spread out pecans on prepared baking sheet to cool.
- Heat an outdoor gas grill to high or prepare a charcoal grill for high, direct-heat grilling. Trim the ends off the watermelon. Stand the watermelon on one cut end and cut in half, then cut each half in half again. Cut the quarters into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Brush the vinaigrette on both sides of the watermelon slices. Add the watermelon slices to the grill in a single layer and cook until warmed through and grill marks appear, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Cool the watermelon, then cut into cubes. (You won't use all the watermelon for the salad. Use as much as you like.)
- Layer the arugula leaves, grilled watermelon, strawberries, blueberries, blue cheese, pecans, parsley and scallions in a salad bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss just before serving.
SWEET AND SPICY MELON SALAD
Steps:
- Add the agave, lime juice, cayenne pepper and salt to a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add the cantaloupe and honeydew to the bowl along with the mint leaves and toss to coat with the dressing. Serve as is, or for a more intense flavor, refrigerate for a few hours and up to overnight and toss again before serving.
SWEET AND PEPPERY WATERMELON SALAD
When I first tasted this salad at a gathering I couldn't stop eating it. I was sure to obtain the recipe and have been making it ever since.
Provided by Elma
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Strawberry Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Gently combine arugula, strawberries, watermelon, basil, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, agave nectar, salt, and pepper together until dressing is uniform. Pour over salad; top with feta cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 266 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
GREEK-STYLE WATERMELON SALAD
It's not an immediately obvious combination - watermelon, cucumber, olives and feta - but one bite will leave you convinced that this savory-sweet summer salad is something truly special. The astringent punch of the olives and feta provides a sophisticated counterpoint to the watery mellowness of the melon and cucumber. With a hunk of bread, it's a lovely light lunch; with practically any grilled meat or fish, it's an ideal summer supper.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 147, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 698 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams
SWEET AND PEPPERY WATERMELON SALAD
When I first tasted this salad at a gathering I couldn't stop eating it. I was sure to obtain the recipe and have been making it ever since.
Provided by Elma
Categories Strawberry Salad
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Gently combine arugula, strawberries, watermelon, basil, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, agave nectar, salt, and pepper together until dressing is uniform. Pour over salad; top with feta cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 266 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
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