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Pickled Watermelon Rind
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By Susan52
Waste not, want not fits this easy recipe for pickled watermelon rind
- 9 cups water, divided
- 4 cups (1-inch) chunks peeled watermelon rind (see Tips)
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 3 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
Watermelon, Prosciutto & Burrata Salad
![Watermelon, Prosciutto & Burrata Salad](/media/24/e6/5b6bee409f3e3e4fddf3a41a655249c4ecae.jpg/tsp/watermelon-prosciutto-and-burrata-salad.jpg)
By tonya370
This is adapted from a David Burke recipe in People Magazine
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed, plus more for garnish
- 1 garlic clove, roasted or boiled
- 1 1/2 cups olive oil, plus additional 1 tablespoon
- 6 cups cubed watermelon, chilled
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 package burrata or fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 8 thin prosciutto slices
- 1 cup arugula
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 8 to 10 mint leaves, slivered
Watermelon Salad
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By Valarie
Mix ingredients together
- Watermelon Salad 1/2 small watermelon, cut into cubes
- 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Watermelon Steak with Sorbetto
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By cookism
Watermelons are awesome. They look great and, being 92 percent water, are the undisputed water vessels of Mother Na...
- 2 watermelon blocks (about 1 inch thick)
- Olive Oil (for brushing)
- 1/4 cup of Brandy
- 2 tbsp of Melted Butter
- Pinch of Salt & Black Pepper
- A few drops of Worcestershire Sauce
- 3 tbsp of Balsamic Vinegar
- 4 Basil Leaves (chiffonade)
- 2 scoops of Lemon Basil Sorbetto (or any citrus flavor sorbet)
Watermelon Jelly
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By kayjayjohnson
Whisk together sugar and powdered pectin until they are fully integrated
- 6 cups pureed watermelon (remove any seeds prior to pureeing)
- 5 cups white sugar
- 6 tablespoons bottled lemon juice
- 1 packet powdered pectin
Watermelon Rum Punch
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By Dixie8686
In the bottom of a glass, at the end of a muddle, lies the taste of summer: fresh watermelon, basil, and Grand Marn...
- 8 cups (64 ounces) white rum
- 4 cups (32 ounces) Watermelon Purée, recipe follows
- 3 cups (24 ounces) orange juice
- 1 cup (8 ounce) lime juice
- 5 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
- 5 ounces orange-flavored cognac liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
- 15 fresh basil leaves, shredded
Watermelon Jello Shots
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By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Cut large watermelon in half the long way and remove pulp
- Large Watermelon
- 12 oz. (360ml) Red Jello
- 8 Packets Gelatin
- 4 Cups Hot Water
- 2 Cups Vodka
- 2 Cups Cherry Vodka
Watermelon Cupcakes with Watermelon Buttercream Frosting
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By Texaschef11
To make the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line to muffin pans with cupcake liners
- FOR THE CUPCAKES
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 dram (1 teaspoon) watermelon flavoring oil
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 - 16 ounce container (about 2 cups) sour cream
- Food coloring (optional)
- FOR THE FROSTING
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 dram (1 teaspoon) watermelon flavoring oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 5 to 6 cups confectioners' sugar
- Food coloring (optional)
Patriotic Watermelon Salad with Feta
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By á-79919
A lovely salad with grilled watermelon and feta
- (4) 1/2 inch thick slices Watermelon
- 5 oz mixed salad greens
- 2 large yellow tomatoes
- handful of blueberries
- 5 radishes sliced
- 4 oz Feta cheese- crumbled
- 2 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
Watermelon, Argula,Tomato & Tofu Feta Salad
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By GuidingVegan
In a large bowl, combine watermelon, tomatoes, arugula and basil
- 4 c cubed seedless watermelon
- 20 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 c arugula
- 3 T chopped fresh basil
- 1 t salt
- 4 T olive oil
- 1 T red wine vinegar
- 1/2 t pepper
- 1 c crumbled Tofu feta cheese
Watermelon and Blue Cheese Salad
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By Taraespo
Very different and delicious!
- For Dressing:
- 12-16 1-inch thick chunks ripe watermelon
- 3 ounces crumbled blue cheese
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil or canola oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup roasted pine nuts
WATERMELON SALAD & DRESSING
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By á-171101
General Instructions: Make the Dressing First
- Shopping List & Utensils:
- 3 Baby Watermelons
- 3 Persian Cucumbers
- 15 Basil Leaves
- 9 oz Feta Cheese [solid/cubed – should be white and not too many holes and
- have only 3 ingredients: cheese milk, salt and rennet]
- 1/3 cup Green Onions
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 3 Cloves of Garlic
- 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 6 Watermelon Rinds – from the 3 baby watermelons cut in half
- ??Balsamic Vinegar – I would probably add
- Jar with a Lid that will fit tightly
- Large Bowl that can hold the cubed/scoped watermelon and other ingredients
- Small Bowls to hold your other ingredients
- Measuring Spoons
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