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Watermelon Caprese Appetizer
Appetizer Italian

Watermelon Caprese Appetizer

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Trim basil leaves into small circles about 1 inch in diameter.
  2. 2 Thread watermelon and mozzarella cheese on toothpicks, sandwiching a basil leaf in between. Arrange on a serving plate.
  3. 3 Pour olive oil and balsamic vinegar over toothpicks. Sprinkle salt and black pepper on top.

By Nicole Cox

Chef John's Watermelon Pizza
Appetizer

Chef John's Watermelon Pizza

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice watermelon in half lengthwise, then each half lengthwise into quarters. Cut uniformly thick slices from the center of each quarter and place on plates or trays.
  2. 2 Remove any of the soft, white seeds, and use the tip of a spoon to make small, shallow divots in the surface to help hold the toppings.
  3. 3 Scatter some feta cheese, olives, and mint over the slices and season lightly with freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle each slice with a touch of rice vinegar and olive oil. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until needed.

By John Mitzewich

Spicy Watermelon Salsa
Appetizer Mexican

Spicy Watermelon Salsa

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 3 cups watermelon and 1 whole serrano in a blender; blend on the liquefy setting until smooth.
  2. 2 Combine remaining 3 cups watermelon, salsa verde, minced serrano, and taco seasoning in a large bowl until evenly mixed. Pour watermelon-serrano sauce over cubed watermelon mixture; toss to coat. Season with salt.

By FrackFamily5 CACT

Watermelon Fruit Bowl
Appetizer American

Watermelon Fruit Bowl

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 With a large, sharp knife, remove the top 1/4 section of the watermelon. With a melon baller, scoop flesh from the inside of watermelon, removing as many seeds as possible. Leave 1/2 inch of flesh inside the shell of watermelon. Scoop cantaloupe and honeydew in the same manner, removing as much flesh as possible and discarding the rinds. Refrigerate watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, oranges, pineapple, strawberries, and grapes separately until ready to assemble.
  2. 2 Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and continue stirring until sugar has completely dissolved. Stir in lemon zest. Set syrup aside to cool.
  3. 3 To serve, place chilled watermelon balls, cantaloupe, honeydew, oranges, pineapple, strawberries, and grapes in a large bowl. Pour syrup over and toss thoroughly. Transfer fruit mixture to watermelon bowl. Set aside any fruit mixture that will not fit. There will be enough fruit to refill the bowl.

By Cindy

Shrimp Goat Cheese Watermelon Salad Stack
Appetizer American

Shrimp Goat Cheese Watermelon Salad Stack

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 430 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Season shrimp all over with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, smoked paprika, and chipotle pepper powder. Arrange shrimp in a single layer in a baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 8 minutes.
  4. 4 Use a ring mold (slightly larger in diameter than the diameter of goat cheese slices) to cut watermelon into circular shapes; slice lengthwise to get twelve 1/4-inch-thick slices. Reserve any remaining watermelon for another use.
  5. 5 Place a slice of watermelon on a plate. Top with 1 slice cheese, 1 slice watermelon, 1 slice cheese, 1 slice watermelon, 2 shrimp, respectively, to form a salad stack. Repeat with remaining watermelon slices, cheese, and shrimp.
  6. 6 Drizzle balsamic vinegar over each stack and garnish with basil.

By Noodles156

Melon, Mango, and Avocado Salad
Appetizer American

Melon, Mango, and Avocado Salad

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine onion and vinegar in a small bowl. Cover the bowl; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. 2 Add orange zest and juice to a bowl; whisk in oil and season with ¼ teaspoon salt and black pepper. Stir in cantaloupe, watermelon, mango, cilantro, and pickled onion.
  3. 3 Cut avocados into ½-inch dice; place in a small bowl. Drizzle with lime juice; season with salt. Lightly stir. Divide avocados between 6 large martini or wine glasses; top with melon salad and garnish with lime slices.

By blancdeblanc

Best Melon, Mango, and Avocado Salad
Appetizer American

Best Melon, Mango, and Avocado Salad

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make pickled onions, combine the thinly sliced red onion and the red wine vinegar in a small bowl. Cover; chill for at least one hour.
  2. 2 Pour the orange juice into a large salad bowl. Whisk in the olive oil and orange zest; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Toss the cantaloupe, watermelon, and mango in the dressing. Just before serving, stir in the pickled onions and cilantro leaves.
  3. 3 Cut the avocados into 1/2 inch dice; place in a small bowl. Sprinkle with the lime juice, and season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir lightly to combine. Spoon an even amount of avocado into the bottom of 6 large martini or wine glasses. Top avocado with melon salad; garnish each salad with a lime slice.

By justjulie

Minced Pork and Watermelon Lettuce Wraps
Appetizer Asian

Minced Pork and Watermelon Lettuce Wraps

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over high heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add pork; cook until brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain excess liquid from the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium.
  2. 2 Add celery and carrot to the skillet; cook and stir until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in green onions and soy sauce. Off heat, stir in pine nuts and hoisin sauce; fold in watermelon.
  3. 3 Spoon pork mixture into lettuce leaves; wrap to cover filling. Serve.

By TLF

Watermelon Granita with Champagne
Dessert Italian

Watermelon Granita with Champagne

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cubed watermelon and sugar in a blender; blend for 1 minute. Stir in Champagne. Pour watermelon mixture into a container; cover, and freeze. Stir mixture with a fork every 30 minutes until frozen, about 2 hours.
  2. 2 Remove granita from the freezer; stir well using a fork. Or place granita in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until it reaches desired consistency. Serve in tall glasses garnished with sliced watermelon.

By ilikeit

Watermelon Cooler
Drink American

Watermelon Cooler

3.5

Ingredients

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place watermelon cubes in a blender; blend until smooth. Chill in the refrigerator before serving.

By METG

Adult Watermelon for BBQ's
Drink

Adult Watermelon for BBQ's

4.1

Prep
2 min
Cook
Total
182 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse the outer rind of the watermelon thoroughly, and pat dry. Set the watermelon in a position so it will not roll over. Press the tip of a funnel through the rind of the melon. If using a plastic funnel, you may need to cut a hole.
  2. 2 Situate the melon on a towel in the bottom of the refrigerator or on the counter. Pour rum into the funnel a little at a time, refilling as it seeps into the melon. I start the afternoon before, since we usually leave to go to events in the morning. Allow the melon to marinate at least a few hours, before removing the funnel. Slice just before serving.

By Denyse

Watermelon Preserves

Watermelon Preserves

3.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
850 min
Total
865 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove the green rind from watermelon, and dice white part into small cubes, leaving the red flesh mostly intact. Remove seeds.
  2. 2 In a heavy stockpot, combine 4 cups of prepared watermelon, sugar, and lemons. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and let the mixture boil slowly for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. The temperature of the mixture should be at 220 degrees F (105 degrees C) so the jam will set.
  3. 3 Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
  4. 4 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave 2 inches of space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Lesa Caruso

Watermelon and Cucumber Juice with a Spritz of Lime
Drink

Watermelon and Cucumber Juice with a Spritz of Lime

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Run watermelon and cucumber pieces through a juicer following the manufacturer's instructions, and place the juice into a pitcher. Stir in lime juice, and serve.

By Alyse Ellienne

KM-Style Watermelon
Side Dish

KM-Style Watermelon

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss the watermelon chunks and mint together in a large bowl. Pour the lemon juice over the watermelon and toss again to coat evenly. Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.

By jason

Easy Watermelon Martini
Drink

Easy Watermelon Martini

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place watermelon in a cocktail shaker and crush with a muddler; add ice cubes and vodka. Cover shaker and shake well. Strain cocktail into a martini glass.

By Genevieve

Refreshing Watermelon Lemonade Slush
Drink

Refreshing Watermelon Lemonade Slush

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the watermelon pieces onto a plastic-wrapped baking sheet, and freeze until solid, about 45 minutes.
  2. 2 Place the frozen watermelon, water, and strawberry lemonade drink mix in a blender; blend until slushy.

By Terri Myers