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WATERMELON AND FETA SALAD WITH SERRANO CHILE VINAIGRETTE



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"Sweet, salty, tangy, and hot. This salad hits all the points of your palate," says chef Hugh Acheson, head chef of Five&Ten in Athens, Georgia. InStyle magazine claims this is the "Summer's Best Salad" in their June 09 Issue. The season's most refreshing dish combines tasty watermelon and feta spiked with chiles. This appetizing recipe goes well with grilled chicken, but you can also serve it as a sophisticated dessert.

Provided by College Girl

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 feta watermelon thingies..., 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
1 small shallot, minced
1 serrano chili, stemmed and sliced into small half-rounds
salt
1 watermelon, seedless small
1/3 lb feta cheese, wedge sliced 1/8 inch thick (about 12 slices)
1 bunch arugula
sliced serrano and lime (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, thyme, shallot, and serrano chile. Shake well.
  • Season with salt to taste; chill in refrigerator.
  • Remove rind from watermelon and slice flesh into 3" squares.
  • To assemble salad, layer one piece of watermelon on one piece of feta. Repeat.
  • Drizzle with vinaigrette and garnish with arugula and sliced serrano chile.

WATERMELON AND FETA SALAD



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This slightly sweet and savory watermelon-feta salad has cucumbers, olives and refreshing mint.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 medium watermelon (about 3 pounds)
1 English cucumber, sliced into thin rounds
One 4-ounce block feta, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved or quartered
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Cut the rind off the watermelon and cut the fruit into 1-inch cubes and transfer to a large serving bowl (you should have about 6 cups total). Top with the cucumber, feta and olives. Pour the oil over top and season with a large pinch of salt and pepper. Sprinkle with mint leaves and gently stir to combine right before serving.
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WATERMELON SALAD WITH SERRANO VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Salad     Fruit     Appetizer     Backyard BBQ     Watermelon     Summer     Prosciutto     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

For vinaigrette
1 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped shallot (1 large)
1 (2-inch) fresh serrano chile, thinly sliced crosswise (1 tablespoon)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
For watermelon and pickled rind
1 (6-lb) piece seedless watermelon
1 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
2 tablespoons sugar
For salad
1/2 lb arugula (6 cups)
1/2 lb feta, crumbled (2 cups)
1 (2-inch) fresh serrano chile, thinly sliced crosswise (1 tablespoon)

Steps:

  • Make vinaigrette:
  • Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients and chill in an airtight container at least 8 hours to allow flavors to develop. Shake or whisk before using.
  • Prepare watermelon and pickled rind:
  • Remove and discard outer green skin from watermelon with a sharp knife. Using a vegetable peeler, shave enough 2-inch-long pieces from white rind to measure 1/2 cup. Transfer to a heatproof bowl. Reserve remaining watermelon.
  • Stir together rice vinegar and sugar in a 1-quart heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Carefully pour boiling-hot vinegar mixture over white rind shavings and let stand at least 1 hour.
  • Trim and discard remaining white rind from watermelon, then cut watermelon into 18 pieces (about 3-inch squares).
  • Make salad:
  • Toss arugula with just enough vinaigrette to coat and salt to taste.
  • Divide arugula among 6 plates, then place 1 watermelon piece in center of each plate. Top each with a scant 1/4 cup feta, then top with another watermelon piece and more feta. Top each with a final watermelon piece for a stack of 3 on each plate.
  • Remove pickled rind from vinegar with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Top watermelon stacks with pickled rind and chile slices, then drizzle remaining vinaigrette around salads.

WATERMELON AND FETA WITH LIME AND SERRANO CHILI PEPPERS



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Provided by Art Smith

Categories     Salad     Low Carb     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Low Sodium     Low/No Sugar     Feta     Watermelon     Hot Pepper     Summer     Healthy     Lime Juice     Chile Pepper

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds seedless watermelon, rind removed, cut into large dice (about 6 cups)
2 serrano chili peppers, seeded and minced
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 cup low-fat feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Method
  • Place the watermelon in a large mixing bowl. Add the minced serrano chili pepper and lime juice to the bowl and toss gently until combined. Sprinkle with the feta and cilantro leaves and toss once more to incorporate. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

WATERMELON FETA SALAD



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This is a great salad. With the watermelon the kids will like it also.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
8 ounces grape tomatoes, halved
3 cups arugula
1 cup sliced red onion
2 pounds watermelon, cubed
4 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the tomatoes, arugula, and onions; toss to coat. Gently stir in the watermelon and feta cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 284.3 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

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