WATERMELON AND CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH MINT AND BASIL VINAIGRETTE

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Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint and Basil Vinaigrette image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 watermelon
1 cantaloupe, cut in half, seeded
2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint leaves plus whole sprigs, for garnish
2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves plus whole sprigs, for garnish
1 lemon juiced (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup simple syrup (equal amounts sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves, cool)
1/8 teaspoon amaretto

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.

Aleen Yonan
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I used a balsamic vinaigrette instead of the mint and basil vinaigrette, and it was still really good.


Shiku Ndirangu
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I added some crumbled feta cheese to this salad, and it was delicious! It added a nice salty flavor.


crispol mburu
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover watermelon and cantaloupe.


Kelly Stanley
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I'm not a big fan of watermelon, but I loved this salad! The cantaloupe and mint really balance out the flavor.


Bewas Baloch
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover watermelon and cantaloupe. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits.


Farhan Fareed
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The mint and basil vinaigrette is the perfect complement to the watermelon and cantaloupe. It adds a nice brightness and acidity.


Aphiwe Magengelele
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I love the combination of watermelon and cantaloupe in this salad. It's a great way to enjoy two of my favorite fruits.


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This salad is so refreshing and healthy. It's the perfect way to start a summer meal.


Hamza choudary
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I made this salad for a picnic, and it was the perfect dish to share.


Fat Boy
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits!


belgazi soda
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I used a balsamic vinaigrette instead of the mint and basil vinaigrette, and it was still really good.


Dave Mac
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I added some crumbled feta cheese to this salad, and it was delicious! It added a nice salty flavor.


Lori Moore
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover watermelon and cantaloupe.


Habitamu Ayele
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I'm not a big fan of watermelon, but I loved this salad! The cantaloupe and mint really balance out the flavor.


Tony Thomas
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This is the perfect summer salad! It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Zohan Malik
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Harum L Faba
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! The watermelon and cantaloupe are perfectly ripe and juicy, and the mint and basil vinaigrette adds a wonderful flavor.