Watermelon Salad With Rum And Mint Martha Stewart Recipes

MINTED WATERMELON SALAD

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In this refreshing summer salad, aromatic mint ties together the sweetness of watermelon and the savory notes from ricotta salata.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 small (2 1/2 pounds) seedless red watermelon
1 small (2 1/2 pounds) seedless yellow watermelon
2 ounces ricotta salata
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt, preferably Maldon
3 tablespoons sliced fresh mint

Steps:

Using a sharp knife, cut off rinds from watermelons. (You should have a total of 2 pounds peeled fruit.) Quarter each melon, and then cut into 3-inch-long, 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices on a serving platter.
Using a vegetable peeler, shave paper-thin slices of ricotta salata over watermelon. Sprinkle with salt and mint, and serve immediately.

WATERMELON FETA SALAD WITH MINT SORBET

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This recipe for a refreshing salad is courtesy of Graffiti Food and Wine Bar's Jehangir Mehta.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup pomegranate juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds
6 (1 1/2-by-1 1/2-by-1/4-inch) pieces peeled watermelon
1/2 cup 1/4-inch cubes feta cheese
Coarse salt
Mint Sorbet
1 tablespoon alfalfa sprouts, for garnish

Steps:

In a small saucepan, heat pomegranate juice, sugar, and pomegranate seeds over medium-low heat. Simmer, stirring, until sugar has dissolved and mixture has thickened. Strain and discard solids. Let cool to room temperature.
Place three pieces of watermelon on each plate; drizzle with pomegranate mixture and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Divide feta evenly between each plate. Place a small scoop of sorbet on each piece of watermelon. Garnish with alfalfa sprouts; serve immediately.

MINT WATERMELON SALAD

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I invented this refreshing fruit salad one sultry afternoon while my friends were gathered around my pool. It was quick to prepare and disappeared from their plates even quicker. Even the kids loved it! -Antoinette DuBeck, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 cups cubed seedless watermelon
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

Place watermelon and mint in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, oil and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Drizzle over salad; toss gently to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WATERMELON SALAD WITH FETA AND BASIL

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In this summery salad, sweet watermelon is the perfect foil for tangy feta cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 1/2 pounds seedless watermelon (rind removed), cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips (see note)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 ounces feta cheese, broken into large pieces (about 1 cup)

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine watermelon, lime juice, and half the basil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Divide among four plates; scatter cheese and remaining basil on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 g, Fat 6 g, Protein 5 g

WATERMELON SUMMER SALAD

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This is a recipe I stumbled upon one hot lazy afternoon. Don't be scared by the ingredients, they work together to make a very tasty and refreshing salad. Go ahead and try it - be prepared for a pleasant surprise!

Provided by Jessica Mayo

Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

¾ cup halved, thinly sliced red onion
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 ½ quarts seeded, cubed watermelon
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup pitted black olive halves
1 cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons olive oil

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 315 mg, Sugar 10.9 g