Watermelon Shrub With Basil Recipes

WATERMELON BASIL SALAD

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A quick salad of watermelon and basil. The chili powder plays well with the sweetness of the melon.

Provided by Chefthompson.com

Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

¼ cup basil leaves
4 cups 1/2-inch cubes watermelon
2 teaspoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

Stack basil leaves on top of each other and roll tightly into a log. Slice lengthwise into thin ribbons.
Combine basil slices and watermelon in a large bowl. Drizzle lemon juice over watermelon.
Mix salt and chili powder together in a small bowl; sprinkle over watermelon and toss to combine. Chill salad before serving, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 121.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

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 AND TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL OIL

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A basil-infused oil makes a sweet, herbaceous dressing for summer produce and creamy goat cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
6 cups cold cubed watermelon (from about 4 1/2 pounds watermelon), rind removed
3 heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 Kirby cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices on the bias
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup crumbled soft goat cheese (4 ounces)
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Make the basil oil: Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Blanch basil for 1 minute. Transfer to ice-water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain.
Puree basil in a blender with olive oil until smooth. Strain mixture through a cheesecloth-lined fine sieve set over a bowl. Let stand until oil drips through, about 1 hour (do not squeeze cheesecloth).
Make the salad: Toss together watermelon, tomatoes, cucumber, olive oil, and lemon juice in a bowl. Transfer to a serving platter, and sprinkle with goat cheese. Drizzle with basil oil and more olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Garnish with basil.

WATERMELON JUICE WITH BASIL AND LIME

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Ripe watermelons can be eaten any way at any time of day, but watermelon juice with lots of basil and lime juice blended in is terrific in the morning. It is so very simple to make and captures summertime in a glass.

Provided by Jeff Schwarz And Greg Kessler

Categories quick, non-alcoholic drinks

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 small, cold watermelon, rind and seeds removed
4 to 6 basil leaves
Juice of ½ lime

Steps:

Cut the watermelon into quarters, and then roughly chop each quarter into 2-inch pieces.
Fill a blender with watermelon chunks until it is halfway full.
Add the basil and lime juice to the blender.
Cover and pulse on low until the ingredients are mostly incorporated. Once incorporated, blend on high for 10 to 15 seconds.
Serve immediately.