Watermelon Salad With Radishes And Mint Food

SEARED SCALLOP WATERMELON SALAD W/ SPARKLING MINT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Using a 2- 3 inch cookie cutter, cut the watermelon into 8 rounds. Slice the radishes thin and set aside.
• Pat the scallops dry and remove the "foot." Sprinkle with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.
• Heat a large skillet to high. Drizzle a scant amount of oil in the skillet and carefully rub it around with a paper towel. When the skillet is smoking; place the scallops top down. Sear for 1 1/2 minutes until you can see carmelization around the edges.
• Using tongs or a metal spatula, flip the scallops. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and cook 1-2 more minutes.
• Puree the mint, vinegar, grape seed oil, agave, salt and pepper in the blender. To assemble: Place a handful of arugula on a plate. Add one watermelon round on the arugula, followed by a scallop. Arrange the radishes around and drizzle with mint vinaigrette.
• Makes 8 first-course servings, or 2-4 dinner servings.

WATERMELON, RADISH AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the watermelon, radishes and shallots in a large serving bowl. In a glass measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt and black pepper.
• Just before serving, pour half of the dressing over the watermelon, radishes and shallots, and toss well. Add the arugula, the avocado and the rest of the dressing, and toss gently. Top with the fresh mint or basil and ricotta salata, if using. Season with more salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

WATERMELON SALAD WITH MINT AND CRISPY PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F Arrange the prosciutto in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Trim and discard the rind from the watermelon. Cut the flesh into 1/4-inch-thick triangles.
• Place the watermelon in serving dishes and sprinkle with the radishes, scallions, mint, and peanuts.
• Drizzle with the lime juice and oil.
• Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
• Break the prosciutto into pieces and sprinkle over the salad before serving.

WATERMELON SALAD WITH RADISHES AND MINT

Steps:

• Dissolve a spoonful of salt in a large bowl of ice and water. Add the radishes and let sit for a few minutes to crisp.
• Whisk the vinegar, oil, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Drain the radishes and add to the bowl, along with the onion and watermelon.
• Gently toss with your hands to coat evenly.
• Spread on a serving platter, grind pepper all over, and top with the mint.