Watermelon Surprise Salad Recipes

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REFRESHING WATERMELON SALAD



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Surprising yet delicious combination of ingredients that can be had as a starter salad, healthy snack or a light meal.

Provided by CHICA3578

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons lime juice
1 cup sliced red onion, cut lengthwise
15 cups cubed watermelon
3 cups cubed English cucumber
1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
cracked black pepper
sea salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, pour lime juice over red onions. Allow to marinate while assembling the salad.
  • Gently combine the watermelon, cucumber, feta cheese, and cilantro in a large bowl. Season with black pepper. Toss watermelon salad with marinated onions and season with sea salt just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 13.5 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 182.4 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

WATERMELON SURPRIZE



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This summery watermelon mint salad is dressed simply with apple cider vinegar and black pepper.

Provided by Mrs. Karen Hall

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups cubed seeded watermelon
½ red onion, cut into thin half-moon slices
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, or more to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Toss watermelon, red onion, apple cider vinegar, mint, and black pepper together in a large mixing bowl. Refrigerate until chilled completely, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 1.3 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

WATERMELON SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Bring 1/4 cup each sugar and water to a simmer in a saucepan. Remove from the heat, add 3 mint sprigs and steep 10 minutes. Discard the mint; add the zest and juice of 1 lemon and a pinch of salt. Toss with 2 cups blueberries and 3 cups cubed watermelon. Let stand 15 minutes. Top with chopped mint.

AWESOME SUMMER WATERMELON SALAD



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This surprising blend of sweet, salty, and tangy is a hit at picnics and potlucks!

Provided by MomZilla (Evin)

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¾ cup olive oil
3 cups 2-inch cubes watermelon
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
½ red onion, sliced very thin
coarsely ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix the vinegar and Dijon mustard in a bowl. Stir the garlic, salt, and pepper into the mixture. Slowly stream the olive oil into the dressing while whisking vigorously. Place the dressing in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Combine the watermelon, feta cheese, and red onion in a large bowl; toss lightly to mix. Season with the coarsely ground black pepper. Pour about half the dressing over the salad; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate the salad at least 30 minutes. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 506.1 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

SAVORY WATERMELON SALAD



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Nothing says summertime like watermelon salad recipes. Put a twist on traditional fruit salads with Betty's Savory Watermelon Salad. Serve this side dish at cookouts, picnics or even backyard BBQs, for a refreshing and standout dish. Thinly sliced jalapeños are a great way to pack some extra heat into this dish. Our watermelon salad can be made 2 hours ahead of your event.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 cups 3/4-inch cubes seedless watermelon
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup diced English (seedless) cucumber
3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In large serving bowl, mix lime zest, lime juice and salt with whisk until well blended. Add remaining ingredients except feta cheese. Gently toss to coat. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until chilled.
  • Gently stir in feta cheese just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 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

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

MARINATED WATERMELON SALAD WITH SPICY CHIPOTLE-LIME VINAIGRETTE



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This is one of those salads that the longer it sits, the better it gets. The heat from the chipotle chili powder is tamed by the juicy watermelon, sweet mango and crisp cucumber.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon lime zest plus 3 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
Kosher salt
2 cups cubed watermelon
1/2 cup very thinly sliced red onion
1 large mango, peeled, pitted and chopped
1/2 English cucumber, cut into half-moons
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • For the spicy chipotle-lime vinaigrette: Whisk together the honey, olive oil, vinegar, lime zest and juice and chipotle chile powder in a small bowl. Season with salt to taste.
  • For the watermelon salad: Combine the watermelon, red onion, mango and cucumber in a medium bowl.
  • Pour the vinaigrette over the mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until ready to serve. Just before serving, add the mint and toss to combine.

JUICY WATERMELON SALAD



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This fruit salad has such a surprising yet fabulous mix of flavors that friends often ask for the recipe. Combine seedless watermelon varieties in yellow, red and pink for a colorful twist. -Heidi Haight, Macomb, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups cubed seedless watermelon (about 1 medium)
1 small red onion, cut into rings
1 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts or slivered almonds, toasted
1 cup fresh arugula or baby spinach
1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette
3 tablespoons canola oil
Watermelon slices, optional
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine watermelon and onion; cover and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes. Just before serving, add macadamia nuts and arugula to watermelon mixture. In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette and oil; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve over sliced watermelon, if desired. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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