**Cool and refreshing, this watermelon salad is a delightful summer side dish.** It is made with fresh watermelon, mint, and feta cheese, and is dressed with a simple vinaigrette. The watermelon is sweet and juicy, the mint is refreshing, and the feta cheese adds a salty tang. This salad is also very easy to make, and can be ready in just a few minutes. It is perfect for a summer barbecue or potluck, or as a healthy snack.
**In addition to the classic mint watermelon salad, the article also includes recipes for two other variations:**
- **Watermelon, Arugula, and Feta Salad**: This salad is a bit more savory than the classic version, with the addition of arugula and feta cheese.
- **Grilled Watermelon Salad with Balsamic Glaze**: This salad is a bit more sophisticated, with grilled watermelon and a balsamic glaze.
**No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and refreshing summer salad.**
MINT WATERMELON SALAD
I invented this refreshing fruit salad one sultry afternoon while my friends were gathered around my pool. It was quick to prepare and disappeared from their plates even quicker. Even the kids loved it! -Antoinette DuBeck, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place watermelon and mint in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, oil and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Drizzle over salad; toss gently to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
WATERMELON AND CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH MINT VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a blender, combine mint, lemon juice, simple syrup, and amaretto. Blend until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the watermelon and the cantaloupe. Add the vinaigrette and toss. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
- In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved. Take pan off heat and cool the syrup. Any extra cooled syrup can be saved in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
SPINACH WATERMELON-MINT SALAD
A great summer salad with a fresh minty taste that everyone will love!
Provided by TAMMTEXAS
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, vegetable oil, sesame seeds, poppy seeds and sugar. Set aside.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the spinach, watermelon, onion, pecans and mint. Toss with the dressing just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 151.9 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
HALLOUMI, WATERMELON, AND MINT SALAD
Halloumi cheese and fresh, juicy watermelon are a fantastic salty-sweet pair. In Cyprus, fresh halloumi slices are served with watermelon for breakfast or dessert, but I think frying the halloumi and adding mint increases the flavor and makes a delightful summer salad.
Provided by cheesemite
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Break halloumi cheese into small pieces. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add halloumi and cook and stir until golden, about 3 minutes.
- Toss watermelon cubes, mint leaves, onion slices, and fried halloumi in a salad bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 15.6 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 229.9 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
WATERMELON AND CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH MINT AND BASIL VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Scoop 2 cups each from the watermelon and the cantaloupe using a melon baller. Carve the remainder of the watermelon out and reserve shell.
- Add to a blender the chopped mint, chopped basil, lemon juice, simple syrup and amaretto. Blend until smooth.
- Add the watermelon and cantaloupe balls to the carved out watermelon half.
- Add the vinaigrette to the balls and toss to combine.
- Garnish with the mint and basil sprigs and taste.
WATERMELON CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH MINT-BASIL VINAIGRETTE
From Giada DeLaurentiis, Food Network. I made this today and it is VERY good. I didn't have amaretto; I used almond extract.
Provided by HisPixie
Categories Melons
Time 31m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Scoop 2 cups each from the watermelon and the cantaloupe using a melon baller. Carve the remainder of the watermelon out and reserve shell.
- Add to a blender the chopped mint, chopped basil, lemon juice, simple syrup and amaretto. Blend until smooth.
- Add the watermelon and cantaloupe balls to the carved out watermelon half.
- Add the vinaigrette to the balls and toss to combine.
- Garnish with the mint and basil sprigs and taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.8, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 18.8, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 30.8, Protein 3.2
WATERMELON, ALMOND, FETA AND MINT SALAD
This salad is fresh and juicy with sweet watermelon, tangy feta and crunchy honey roasted Wonderful® Almond Accents.
Provided by Almond Accents
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Wonderful Almond Accents
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine watermelon, feta, mint, lime juice and olive oil in a medium serving bowl. Stir gently to mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with Wonderful Almond Accents before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 50.5 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 755.4 mg, Sugar 16.8 g
WATERMELON, CUCUMBER AND FETA SALAD WITH MINT
Steps:
- Using a melon baller, ball entire watermelon flesh and place in large bowl. Add chopped mint, cucumber, feta, olive oil and salt. Stir gently. Serve.
WATERMELON TOMATO MOZZARELLA BASIL & MINT SALAD
This is a light refreshing salad that is perfect for hot summer days. It goes great served along side most any grilled meats or seafood. I enjoy it as a light lunch as well.
Provided by Grace Pulley
Categories Fruit Salads
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl place the watermelon, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese. Tear the basil and mint leaves into bite-size pieces and add them to the bowl. Drizzle on the balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Add the sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss a few times to mix...I use my hands but can use a large spoon. You don't want to smoosh the fruit though. Serve immediately
WATERMELON, FETA & MINT SALAD
As far as salads go, they don't come more refreshing than this Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad. Come Summertime, watermelon is a kitchen staple here-we simply can't get enough of it. The combination of flavors in this salad is about as classic a pairing as mozzarella, tomato, and basil but we've topped ours with Cloud 9 Blackberry Balsamic Vinegar which adds the perfect fruity tang to this sweet and savory dish. This also makes the perfect picnic or BBQ side dish as it keeps well and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser-and did we mention ridiculously easy to throw together?
Provided by Hatchery
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, add the watermelon, feta, and mint. Drizzle the Cloud 9 Blackberry Balsamic Vinegar on top and toss lightly to combine.
- Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.2, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 345.7, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 38.2, Protein 7.9
WATERMELON, GREEN ONION, AND MINT SALAD
Provided by Frank Stitt
Categories Salad Fruit Herb No-Cook Watermelon Mint Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine watermelon, green onions, mint, parsley, and chiles in large bowl.
- Whisk oil and vinegar in small bowl to blend. Pour dressing over watermelon mixture; toss to coat. Season salad generously with salt and pepper.
WATERMELON/MINT SALAD
Using the fresh mint growing in my garden, this is a delightful,refreshing summer salad. It's my daughter's recipe.
Provided by NoSpringChicken
Categories Melons
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In large bowl, mix the watermelon cubes, onion slices and mint.
- In small bowl or mixing cup, blend dressing ingredients.
- Add to watermelon mixture and toss to combine.
- Chill for at least two hours.
GIVE YOUR TOMATOES A SPIN! - WATERMELON, FETA & MINT SALAD
Dig out your salad spinner and remove the juice and seeds from tomatoes for a refreshing Summer salad! Cook's Illustrated's Cherry Tomato and Watermelon Salad recipe published July 1, 2008 and in Test Kitchen Notes by email 08-14-09 -- Any good homegrown vine-ripened tomato cut into small pieces would do -- I like grape tomatoes year round! Quarter cherry tomatoes or, if using grape tomatoes, simply cut them in half along the equator (rather than quartering them) to expose the maximum amount of seeds and pulp. NOTE If you don't have a salad spinner, see directions below!
Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle
Categories Cheese
Time 18m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Toss tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and sugar in medium bowl; let stand for 30 minutes.
- Transfer tomatoes to salad spinner and spin until seeds and excess liquid have been removed, 45 to 60 seconds, stirring to redistribute tomatoes several times during spinning.
- NOTE 1: If you don't have a salad spinner, after the salted tomatoes stand for 30 minutes, wrap the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and gently shake to remove seeds and excess liquid. Strain the liquid and proceed with the recipe as directed. The amount of liquid given off by the tomatoes will depend on their ripeness. --------.
- Strain tomato liquid through fine-mesh strainer into liquid measuring cup, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
- NOTE 2: If you have less than 1/2 cup of juice after spinning, proceed with the recipe using the entire amount of juice and reduce it to 3 tablespoons as directed (cooking time will be shorter).
- Return tomatoes to bowl and set aside.
- Bring 1/2 cup tomato liquid (discard any extra), shallots, and vinegar to simmer in small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until reduced to 3 tablespoons, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to small bowl and cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk in oil and pepper to taste until combined. Taste and season with up to 1/8 teaspoon salt.
- Add watermelon, mint, feta, and cooled dressing to bowl with tomatoes; toss gently and serve.
WATERMELON, MINT, BASIL, FETA SALAD
Steps:
- Combine watermelon and leaves in large bowl. Whisk together remaining ingredients and gently toss with watermelon. Gently add feta.
Tips:
- Choose ripe and juicy watermelon for the best flavor.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the watermelon into small, bite-sized pieces.
- If you don't have fresh mint, you can use dried mint instead. However, fresh mint will give the salad a more intense flavor.
- You can add other fruits and vegetables to the salad, such as berries, cucumber, or feta cheese.
- Serve the salad immediately after making it, or chill it for a few hours before serving.
Conclusion:
Mint watermelon salad is a refreshing and healthy summer salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a light and tasty salad, give mint watermelon salad a try!
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