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
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AL ZANE
zane.a76@hotmail.frThis salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy watermelon and cantaloupe. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits.
Sandhya Th
s48@aol.comI love the pop of color that this salad adds to my plate. It's also a great way to get my kids to eat their fruits.
Kayser Ayman
ayman@aol.comThis salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a great way to stay hydrated on a hot summer day.
Sohid Hosen
s.h@aol.comI've never made a fruit salad before, but this one was so easy to make and it turned out great!
Rudolf Tigere
rudolf-t83@gmail.comThis salad is so refreshing and delicious. It's perfect for a summer party or potluck.
udayaraj sapkota
sapkota.u@yahoo.comI love the combination of watermelon and cantaloupe in this salad. The mint and basil vinaigrette is also a nice touch.
Avery Jones
a_jones55@yahoo.comThis 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.
Durjoy Rahman
durjoy-rahman@gmail.comI made this salad for my family and they all loved it. The dressing is especially good.
PUSPA SUBBA
s-p@yahoo.comI've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits!
Rai ahmad
a.r@yahoo.comThis salad is perfect for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the watermelon and cantaloupe are so hydrating.
DOMINIC MANTHI
manthi_d@gmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this salad. The watermelon and cantaloupe are sweet and juicy, the mint and basil are refreshing, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful.
Amelia-Rose Bench
bench_a31@yahoo.comThis salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover watermelon and cantaloupe.
Adamu yusuf abdullahi
y.adamu98@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of fruit salads, but this one is an exception. The watermelon and cantaloupe are so juicy and sweet, and the dressing is light and flavorful.
Haroon Roni
hroni@yahoo.comI made this salad for a summer party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of watermelon and cantaloupe, and the dressing was perfect.
Lorinda Good
l60@gmail.comThis salad is a refreshing and delicious way to enjoy watermelon and cantaloupe. The mint and basil vinaigrette adds a nice touch of flavor.