Sweet And Peppery Watermelon Salad Food

GRILLED WATERMELON SALAD WITH SWEET AND SPICY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: Combine the oil, honey, lime juice, zest, shallots, hot sauce, garlic and salt and pepper in a bowl to make a sweet and spicy vinaigrette. Set aside.
• For the salad: Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss in the pecans and brown sugar, stirring to coat. Cook over medium heat until the sugar begins to caramelize, about 3 minutes. Spread out pecans on prepared baking sheet to cool.
• Heat an outdoor gas grill to high or prepare a charcoal grill for high, direct-heat grilling. Trim the ends off the watermelon. Stand the watermelon on one cut end and cut in half, then cut each half in half again. Cut the quarters into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Brush the vinaigrette on both sides of the watermelon slices. Add the watermelon slices to the grill in a single layer and cook until warmed through and grill marks appear, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Cool the watermelon, then cut into cubes. (You won't use all the watermelon for the salad. Use as much as you like.)
• Layer the arugula leaves, grilled watermelon, strawberries, blueberries, blue cheese, pecans, parsley and scallions in a salad bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss just before serving.

SWEET AND SPICY MELON SALAD

Steps:

• Add the agave, lime juice, cayenne pepper and salt to a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add the cantaloupe and honeydew to the bowl along with the mint leaves and toss to coat with the dressing. Serve as is, or for a more intense flavor, refrigerate for a few hours and up to overnight and toss again before serving.

SWEET AND PEPPERY WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• Gently combine arugula, strawberries, watermelon, basil, and red onion in a large bowl.
• Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, agave nectar, salt, and pepper together until dressing is uniform. Pour over salad; top with feta cheese.

WARM WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• Place watermelon in a large bowl.
• Heat grapeseed oil in a skillet over low heat; cook and stir scallions and jalapeno peppers until fragrant and warmed, 1 to 2 minutes. Spoon scallion mixture over watermelon; season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Sprinkle parsley over salad.

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.

SWEET & SOUR WATERMELON CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together the vinegar, water, sugar and poppy seeds in a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir in the chopped green onion.
• Place the watermelon and cucumber in a serving bowl and pour the marinade over the top.
• Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate a couple of hours before serving.
• Toss gently before serving.

TANGY WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the watermelon and onions. In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, vinegar, honey, red pepper and seasonings; slowly whisk in the oil. , Pour over watermelon mixture; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.

SWEET AND PEPPERY WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• Gently combine arugula, strawberries, watermelon, basil, and red onion in a large bowl.
• Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, agave nectar, salt, and pepper together until dressing is uniform. Pour over salad; top with feta cheese.

WATERMELON SALAD WITH FETA AND MINT

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, salt, hot sauce and pepper.
• Add the watermelon, feta, olives (if using) and onion; gently toss.
• Garnish with the mint and serve.