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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

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

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

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

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

Agua Fresca de Sandia (Watermelon Agua Fresca)
Drink Mexican

Agua Fresca de Sandia (Watermelon Agua Fresca)

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut watermelon into small pieces and place in a blender. Add 1 cup water and 1/8 cup sugar; puree until smooth. Pour into a pitcher.
  2. 2 Add remaining 2 cups water. Sweeten with additional sugar, to taste.

By Yoly

Chef John's Watermelon Agua Fresca
Lunch Mexican

Chef John's Watermelon Agua Fresca

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Scoop flesh from watermelon half and transfer to a blender with 2 cups cold water. Place a folded towel on the blender lid and blend until liquefied, about 1 minute. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl to remove fibers. Discard fibers left in the strainer. Skim and discard excess foam from the juice if desired.
  2. 2 Place sugar and 1/2 cup water into a saucepan over medium heat; stir until water is hot and sugar has dissolved. Turn off the heat and let simple syrup cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Stir simple syrup into watermelon juice to taste.
  3. 3 Pour drink into a 2-quart pitcher and refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes. To serve, fill tall glasses with ice cubes and pour agua fresca drink over ice. Serve with straws.

By John Mitzewich

Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca
Drink Mexican

Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1 cup water, watermelon, and sugar in a blender; process until smooth.
  2. 2 Pour mixture into a large pitcher; stir in lime juice and remaining 7 cups water. Taste; adjust sugar or lime juice. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

By Allrecipes Member

Mexican-Inspired Watermelon Sorbet (Nieve de Sandia)
Dessert Mexican

Mexican-Inspired Watermelon Sorbet (Nieve de Sandia)

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 2 ½ cups watermelon cubes in a blender; blend until liquefied. Transfer juice to a medium saucepan; stir in sugar and lime juice. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Set syrup aside to cool, about 20 minutes. Transfer syrup to a jar; cover. Chill in the refrigerator.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, place remaining 5 cups watermelon cubes on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper; freeze until solid, about 4 hours.
  3. 3 Add frozen watermelon cubes, a few at a time, to the bowl of a food processor; pulse until puréed. Add ⅓ to ½ cup syrup, chamoy, and chile-lime seasoning to the food processor; pulse until smooth. Serve immediately or store in an airtight freezer-safe container in the freezer.

By Jessica G

Watermelon and Cucumber Agua Fresca
Drink Mexican

Watermelon and Cucumber Agua Fresca

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put watermelon in a blender. Blend until the chunks turn to liquid. Add cucumber chunks and blend again. Pour in water, sugar, and lime juice. Blend once more. Strain through a sieve to remove pulp.
  2. 2 Fill 4 glasses with ice and pour agua fresca on top.

By CookingWithShelia

Watermelon Agua Fresca
Drink Mexican

Watermelon Agua Fresca

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place watermelon and water in a blender; process until smooth. Add sugar to taste.
  3. 3 Cut lime slices in half; place a half lime slice into each of 8 glasses along with 3 mint leaves. Crush mint and lime with a cocktail muddler to release juice, then fill each glass with 1 cup of ice.
  4. 4 Pour watermelon agua fresca over ice in each glass; stir before serving.

By Sherbear1

Spicy Fruit Salad
Lunch Mexican

Spicy Fruit Salad

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine pineapple, watermelon, mango, and green apple in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Combine lime juice, honey, and jalapeño in a blender; blend until smooth.
  3. 3 Pour jalapeño dressing over fruit; mix thoroughly. Sprinkle chili-lime seasoning on top. Refrigerate to chill before serving, 1 to 2 hours.

By puerca83

Spicy Watermelon Margarita
Drink Mexican

Spicy Watermelon Margarita

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Puree watermelon in a blender. Wipe the rim of a margarita glass with a lime wedge; dip rim in salt.
  2. 2 In a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice, add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, jalapeño, and 2 ounces of the watermelon puree. Shake until very cold.
  3. 3 Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with watermelon wedge and jalapeño slice.

By Juliana Hale

Watermelon-Cucumber Agua Fresca
Drink Mexican

Watermelon-Cucumber Agua Fresca

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place watermelon and 1 1/2 cups water in a blender, and process at high speed until combined, about 1 minute. Add cucumber, lime juice, and sugar; blend until smooth. Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer and using a spatula, press to remove the pulp. Don't skip this step, it's important.
  2. 2 Pour the strained mixture into a large pitcher, add remaining 1 cup water, and stir well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or longer.
  3. 3 Sprinkle some Tajin® (chili lime seasoning) onto a small plate. Run the lime wedge around the top of the glass, invert the glass, and dip the rim into the seasoning.
  4. 4 Fill the glass with ice, pour in the agua fresca, garnish with watermelon slices or wedges, and lime slices.

By lutzflcat

Watermelon Margarita
Drink Mexican

Watermelon Margarita

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make a simple syrup: Bring 1/2 cup sugar, water, and orange zest in a small saucepan to boil, stirring constantly. Simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove simple syrup from heat and allow to cool completely.
  2. 2 Place watermelon in a blender or food processor; blend until pureed.
  3. 3 Stir watermelon puree into a large pitcher with prepared simple syrup, tequila, and lime juice.
  4. 4 Place a small amount of salt or sugar into a saucer. Rub edge of margarita glasses with a lime wedge to moisten. Lightly dip the rim of the glass into the saucer to rim the glass; tap off excess salt or sugar.
  5. 5 Fill rimmed glasses with crushed ice; pour margarita mixture into glasses and garnish with lime wedges to serve.

By RainbowJewels