Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Recipe for watermelon salad?

Spanish recipe with a cheese and fresh herbs. I saw it served in a tapas resturant. ummm delicious! Any ideas on the ingredients or what would flavors would complement this?Recipe for watermelon salad?
WATERMELON SALAD WITH MINT LEAVES

1 (5-pound) watermelon

1 Vidalia or other sweet onion

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

Salt and pepper

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 Tablespoons chopped fresh mint

4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

6 whole mint sprigs

Cut the flesh from the melon and cut into bite size pieces, removing and discarding the seeds, and set aside. Peel and slice the onion into rings.

In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, salt, pepper, and whisk until salt is dissolved. Slowly whisk in the olive oil, a few drops at a time. Add in the chopped mint, taste, and adjust seasonings.

In a large bowl, combine the melon, onion, and feta. Pour the dressing over the melon mixture and toss gently until everything is coated and evenly mixed. Garnish with mint sprigs.

To serve, divide salad among individual plates and garnish with mint leaves.

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http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/鈥?/a>Recipe for watermelon salad?
use mandarin oranges, apples, and maybe cucumber cuz its juicy. use feta cheese and the cheese ur using i love feta mmm. mabe spinach too.
Frosty Melon Salad



1 cup watermelon cubes

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup boiling water

flavored gelatin

1-2 tablespoon lime juice

1 cup crushed pineapple

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 (3 oz.) package fruit

1/2 cup cold water



Prepare gelatin according to package directions. Add lemon juice, mayonnaise and salt. Blend all ingredients with mixer. Chill until firm (20-25 minutes). Turn into bowl and beat until fluffy and thick. Fold in pineapple and watermelon. Pour into molds and chill until firm (45-60 minutes). Makes 4-6 serving



Watermelon Fire %26amp; Ice Salsa



3 cups seeded and chopped watermelon

1 tbs. chopped cilantro

1 to 2 tbs. (2 to 3 medium) Jalapeno peppers

1/2 cup green peppers

2 tbs. lime juice

1 tbs. chopped green onion

1/2 tbs. garlic salt



Combine all ingredients; mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Makes 3 cups. Serving tips: Serve with corn or potato chips or serve on sliced oranges or cheese-filled manicotti.





Watermelon Salad with Mint Leaves



1 (5-pound) watermelon

1 Vidalia or other sweet onion

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

Salt and pepper

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

6 whole mint sprigs



Cut the flesh from the melon and cut into bite size pieces, removing and discarding the seeds, and set aside. Peel and slice the onion into rings.

In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, salt, pepper, and whisk until salt is dissolved. Slowly whisk in the olive oil, a few drops at a time. Add in the chopped mint, taste, and adjust seasonings.

In a large bowl, combine the melon, onion, and feta. Pour the dressing over the melon mixture and toss gently until everything is coated and evenly mixed. Garnish with mint sprigs.

To serve, divide salad among individual plates and garnish with mint leaves.







Watermelon Fruit Salad Recipes





Ingredients:

1 medium Ripe watermelon

1/4 cup Powdered sugar

1 quart Ginger ale

Lettuce leaves

***WHIPPED-CREAM MAYONNAISE***

1/2 cup Heavy cream

1 tablespoon Powdered sugar

1/2 cup Mayonnaise

2 tablespoons Watermelon juice; from the above

1 pinch Salt

1 dash Paprika





Directions:



Using a teaspoon (or a melon-baller) scoop out the pulp from watermelon. Drain off juices and put pulp in a large bowl. Sprinkle with sugar and cover with ginger ale. Refrigerate 30 minutes; then drain off the liquid, which may be served over ice as a beverage, reserving 2 tablespoons juice for the Whipped-Cream Mayonnaise.



Arrange the drained pulp in large lettuce-leaf cups for individual servings, or in a large leaf-lined serving bowl for table service. Top with a generous dollop of Whipped-Cream Mayonnaise.



For the Whipped-Cream Mayonnaise: In a small bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form; stir in sugar. In a medium bowl, blend mayonnaise with reserved watermelon juice, salt, and paprika. Fold in whipped cream.



This recipe for Fancy Watermelon Salad With Whipped Cream Mayonnaise serves/makes 6Recipe for watermelon salad?
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Watermelon Salad with Celery-Nut Dressing

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1/3 cup heavy cream, whipped

1 1/3 cups celery, thinly diced

3 cups watermelon balls, chilled

bright green lettuce leaves

1/2 cup pecans chopped



Beat cream cheese with mayonnaise until smooth and fluffy. Fold into whipped cream; add celery. Arrange watermelon on salad greens

and top with celery-cheese dressing. Sprinkle with chipped pecans. Serves 6.

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