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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

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 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

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 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

4th of July Fruit Kabobs
Snack American

4th of July Fruit Kabobs

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice watermelon in thick slices. Cut out stars using a cookie cutter.
  2. 2 Skewer about 15 blueberries on a wooden skewer and 1 watermelon star on top. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

By Barbara Sauermann

Watermelon Fish Snack for Kids
Snack American

Watermelon Fish Snack for Kids

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place watermelon triangle on a plate with pointed side facing left. Place 1 blueberry on triangle for fish eye; place remaining 4 blueberries above fish's "mouth" for air bubbles.
  2. 2 Cut a tiny curved sliver papaya for fish's mouth; place on watermelon. Flip papaya triangle over and place at end of watermelon fish for tail fin.

By Baking Pusheen

Refreshing Watermelon Sorbet
Dessert American

Refreshing Watermelon Sorbet

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
315 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place watermelon cubes in a single layer on a sheet pan. Freeze at least 5 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Zest limes; set aside for garnish. Juice limes until you have 2 tablespoons juice.
  3. 3 Place 1/2 of watermelon cubes in food processor with 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Blend until smooth and creamy and transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with remaining watermelon, honey, and lime juice.
  4. 4 Stir the 2 batches together and serve immediately, garnished with lime zest and Tajin®. Or, place in a freezer-safe container and freeze for a firmer texture.

By Nicole McLaughlin

Watermelon Salad with Grapes and Citrus
Lunch American

Watermelon Salad with Grapes and Citrus

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine watermelon and red grapes in a large bowl; toss in lemon zest and lime zest until evenly dispersed. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; chill in the refrigerator, about 1 hour.

By Joeitalian

Cool Watermelon Slushes
Drink American

Cool Watermelon Slushes

4.1

Prep
3 min
Cook
3 min
Total
6 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the ice cubes into a blender. Cover, and pulse until crushed. Add the watermelon and blend for about 1 minute, until slushy. Add the honey, and blend for about 10 seconds.

By ILOVSCREAM