Red And Yellow Watermelon Salad Food

WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

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

MINTED WATERMELON SALAD

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.

RED AND YELLOW WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, scallions and red onion.
• In a small non-reactive bowl whisk together the vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the melon mixture. Add the herbs and toss gently to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.

WATERMELON SALAD WITH RED ONION AND BLACK OLIVES

Steps:

• Cut watermelon flesh into 1 1/2-inch chunks; remove seeds. Toss watermelon with onion, olives, and cilantro to combine.
• Drizzle olive oil and vinegar over salad and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss and adjust seasonings with more oil, vinegar, salt, or pepper as desired. Serve immediately.

TOMATO AND WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, watermelon, avocado, and herbs.
• In a spice grinder, grind the coriander seeds to a fine powder. Add the ground coriander to the tomato mixture and toss gently.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the tomato mixture and toss to coat evenly. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.

JUICY WATERMELON SALAD

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.