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For National Watermelon Day, August 3rd, we tried a delicious watermelon salad recipe and give it two thumbs up! (July is National Watermelon Month.)
Unlike a mixed fruit salad, this recipe combines sweet watermelon with savory elements: garlic, onion, and goat cheese. If you’re not a fan of goat cheese, substitute feta.
> More savory watermelon recipes.
The recipe follows, but first:
> The history of watermelon.
> More yummy watermelon recipes are below.
> The year’s 80 fruit holidays.
> The year’s 5 goat-related holidays.
RECIPE: WATERMELON & GOAT CHEESE SALAD
Thanks to Vermont Creamery, one of the nation’s great goat cheese producer, for this recipe.
For a more substantial salad, add a bed of baby spinach, arugula, or a combination of both. The addition of grilled shrimp, scallops, or other protein makes a tasty lunch or dinner. salad.
If you aren’t a goat cheese fan, substitute feta.
Prep time is 25 minutes and total time is 55 minutes.
Ingredients For 6 Servings
For The Dressing
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
For The Salad
6 cups cubed seedless watermelon
2/3 cup thinly sliced red onion (if you prefer, substitute sweet onion)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 log (4 ounces) Vermont Creamery Classic Goat Cheese, crumbled
Preparation
1. ADD the dressing ingredients to a small bowl; whisk to blend.
2. COMBINE the watermelon, onions, basil, mint, and salt in large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
3. REFRIGERATE for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
4. SPOON the salad onto a serving platter or individual plates. Just before serving, add the goat cheese on top.
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[1] Watermelon and goat cheese salad (photos #1, #2, #3, and #4 © Vermont Creamery).
[2] You can add more cheese if you like.
[3] Vermont Creamery Classic Goat Cheese, in the 4-ounce size. It also comes in an 8-ounce size and 10.5-ounce sizes.
[4] Want to save time? You can purchase the cheese already crumbled.
[5] A Spicy Watermelon Margarita. Here’s the recipe (photo © STK Los Angeles).
[6] Watermelon Iced Tea. Here’s the recipe (photo © The Candid Appetite).
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