Watermelon Meche And Pecan Salad Food

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WATERMELON SALAD WITH CINNAMON PRETZEL CRUNCH



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This watermelon salad is such a wonderful side dish during the hot summer, especially here in Texas. My family loves watermelon, fresh peaches and nectarines, and I made a pretzel crunch to give the salad a little bite. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups chopped seedless watermelon
2 cups fresh blueberries
1 medium peach, chopped
1 medium nectarine, chopped
1 large kiwifruit, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup sweet white wine or grape juice
3 tablespoons sugar
CRUNCH:
1 cup chopped miniature pretzels
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425° In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, blueberries, peach, nectarine and kiwi. Drizzle with wine and sugar. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine pretzels, brown sugar, butter, pecans and cinnamon; toss to coat. Spread mixture evenly onto a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 5-7 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and sugar is dissolved. Cool completely. Break into small chunks. , Just before serving, gently stir half of the pretzel mixture into the fruit. Top with remaining pretzel mixture to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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.

WATERMELON AND PECAN LETTUCE SALAD



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Mache' is a tiny, dark green plant with the sweet, nutty flavor. Can't find it? Use Boston lettuce or possibly baby spinach. See recipe #449663 for the vinaigrette.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Greens

Time 27m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup chopped pecans
5 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed (as sweet a melon as you can get)
1 (6 ounce) package mache or 1 (6 ounce) package boston lettuce, thoroughly washed
hot pepper jelly vinaigrette (see Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette)
1 cup crumbled gorgonzola

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet, and bake at 350° for 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant. Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes or until completely cool.
  • Drain well the watermelon then combine watermelon and lettuce in a large bowl; add vinaigrette, tossing gently to coat. Transfer watermelon mixture to a serving platter and sprinkle evenly with pecans and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.6, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 315.1, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 8.5, Protein 6.8

PECAN SPINACH SALAD



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My family thinks this refreshing salad is sensational. Coated with a pleasant vinaigrette and topped with toasted pecans and blue cheese, it has an impressive look and taste. Though it can be prepared in 10 minutes or less, don't tell my family because they'd never believe it!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/3 cup real bacon bits
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
DRESSING:
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, pecans, bacon and blue cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 33g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 582mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

GRANDMA'S CHILLED WATERMELON SALAD



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I found this recipe in a box of my grandmother's papers and loved it from the first time I made it. Also very good over a pretzel, vanilla wafer, or graham cracker crust.

Provided by SNUGGLES61

Categories     Salad

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6 ounce) package strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cold water
3 cups seeded, chopped watermelon
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, in juice
1 ¼ cups chopped pecans, divided
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup milk
¼ cup white sugar
½ (8 ounce) container whipped topping

Steps:

  • Combine gelatin and boiling water in a medium heatproof bowl. Stir until dissolved, about 2 minutes. Add cold water and mix well. Place in the refrigerator and chill until partially set, about 1 hour
  • Add watermelon, undrained pineapple, and 1 cup pecans to the gelatin and mix well. Spoon into a salad bowl. Place back in the refrigerator and chill until set, about 1 hour.
  • Place cream cheese in a medium bowl. Beat using an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add milk and sugar to cream cheese and continue beating until the mixture is smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread mixture over the gelatin and sprinkle remaining pecans on top. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 181.9 mg, Sugar 31.9 g

WATERMELON, BABY LETTUCE AND PECAN SALAD



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This salad is so good you will be licking the vinaigrette out of the bottom of your salad bowl! It is sweet, savory and spicy all in one!

Provided by Leah Stacey

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 c candied pecans. ( i use b.loyds, paula deen is on the cover on the package .)
5 c watermelon seeded and cubed
1 pkg baby lettuce leaves
1 c crumbled feta cheese
PEPPER JELLY VINAIGRETTE DRESSING RECIPE:
1/4 c rice wine vinegar
1/4 c pepper jelly (any flavor) i like the red jalepeno pepper jelly.
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp grated onion
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 c vegetable oil

Steps:

  • 1. to make the vinaigrette dressing: Whisk together the first 6 ingredients. Gradually add the oil in whisking until blended. Set a side
  • 2. For the Salad: You can serve this family style on a platter or in individual bowls. Place the lettuce down first
  • 3. next place the watermelon on top of lettuce, sprinkle with feta cheese then nuts.
  • 4. last drizzle the dressing on top.

WATERMELON, PINEAPPLE, AND PECAN SALAD



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A yummy summertime dish. For a fun, tropical twist, try macadamia nuts instead of pecans. The original recipe called for 1/4 cup sugar, but I reduced to 2 Tbs. I haven't tried it with rum yet.

Provided by Enduring Gastronomy

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 16 cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon lime rind, grated
2/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup light rum (optional)
2 pineapple, cored and cut into chunks (or 3-4 20 oz cans)
1 ripe basketball-size watermelon, remove black seeds and cut into chunks (about 7-8 cups)
1/2 cup pecan halves or 1/2 cup pine nuts, chopped and toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the rind, juice, sugar, and rum together.
  • Add pineapple and watermelon.
  • Toss gently to coat.
  • Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
  • Sprinkle with nuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.1, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 3.6, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 24.8, Protein 2.4

WATERMELON, MECHE, AND PECAN SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Fruit     Side     No-Cook

Yield 6-8 people

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 cups chopped pecans
5 cups seeded and cubed watermelon 1 (6oz.) package mach (I use baby arugula) thoroughly washed.
Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette
1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange pecans in single layer on baking sheet, and bake at 350 for 5-7 min. or until lightly toasted and fragrant. Cool on a wire rack 15 min. or until completely cooled. 2. Combine watermelon and mache in a large bowl; add vinaigrette tossing gently to coat. Transfer watermelon mixture to a serving platter, and sprinkle evenly with pecans and cheese. Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette Makes 3/4 cup Prep time 10 min. 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup pepper jelly 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 Tbsp. grated onion 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1. Wisk together first 6 ingredients. Gradually add oil in slow, sturdy stream, whisking until blended

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