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Fresh Watermelon Gazpacho
Lunch European

Fresh Watermelon Gazpacho

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 6 cups watermelon, ½ cucumber, jalapeño, and vinegar in a blender; blend until smooth.
  2. 2 Transfer gazpacho to a large bowl; stir in remaining 2 cups watermelon and remaining ½ cucumber. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Divide gazpacho among 4 bowls; top servings with blueberries.

By Scott Koeneman

Noodles and Watermelon
Lunch European

Noodles and Watermelon

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine flour, milk, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a bowl until dough is well mixed.
  2. 2 Melt bacon grease in a skillet over medium heat; add water and salt to taste.
  3. 3 Form dough into 2x3/4-inch rectangles. Place dough rectangles in the bacon grease mixture, leaving a small space between each. Cover skillet with a tight-fitting lid; steam and fry until dumplings are browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve dumplings with sliced watermelon.

By Shrike0064

Cucumber-Watermelon Salad
Lunch

Cucumber-Watermelon Salad

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the watermelon and cucumber cubes in a large bowl, and gently toss with the salt and sugar. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, then gently toss one last time before serving.

By RHOV

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

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 and Sesame Seed Salad
Lunch

Watermelon and Sesame Seed Salad

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the watermelon, water chestnuts, sesame seeds, salt, garlic chives, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk the raspberry vinegar, white sugar, sesame oil, and fish sauce together in a small bowl; pour over the watermelon salad mixture and gently toss to coat evenly. Chill in refrigerator 1 hour to serve chilled.

By jane

Warm Watermelon Salad
Lunch American

Warm Watermelon Salad

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place watermelon in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Heat grapeseed oil in a medium skillet over low heat. Add scallions and jalapeños; cook and stir until fragrant and warmed, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir into watermelon; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley; serve.

By DomesticDiva

Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho with a Cool Cucumber Swirl
Lunch

Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho with a Cool Cucumber Swirl

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 For watermelon gazpacho, in a blender or food processor add coarsely chopped watermelon, 2 tomatoes, the bell pepper, the whites of green onions, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lime zest, the lime juice, mint, honey, and crushed red pepper. Cover and blend or process until nearly smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Chill, covered, 2 to 4 hours. Rinse blender or food processor.
  2. 2 For cucumber soup, finely chop 1/4 of the cucumber and coarsely chop remaining portion. Add coarsely chopped cucumber, garlic, parsley, green onion tops, and remaining lemon juice to blender or food processor. Cover and blend or process until nearly smooth. Transfer to large bowl. Stir in broth, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Chill, covered, 2 to 4 hours.
  3. 3 For tomato topper, chop remaining tomato into 1/2-inch pieces and add to small bowl. Stir in reserved finely chopped watermelon, finely chopped cucumber, and remaining lime zest. Chill, covered, until ready to serve.
  4. 4 To serve, ladle about 1 cup watermelon gazpacho into each bowl. Top each serving with about 1/2 cup cucumber soup and swirl slightly. Top with tomato topper and , if you like, additional black pepper and mint.

By thehungryscientist

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

Mojito Fruit Salad
Lunch American

Mojito Fruit Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine watermelon, grapes, cantaloupe, strawberries, and kiwi in a large bowl with a tight-fitting lid; top with blueberries.
  2. 2 Combine lime juice, sugar, and mint in a small bowl, crushing mint with the back of a spoon to extract flavors; pour over fruit mixture. Seal the bowl with the lid. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. 3 Gently flip sealed bowl several times to coat fruit with lime juice mixture just before serving.

By Harht4God

Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Sushi Vinegar and Lime
Lunch American

Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Sushi Vinegar and Lime

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel cucumbers lengthwise in a striped pattern using a vegetable peeler; halve lengthwise and cut into ¼-inch slices creating half-moon shapes. Transfer cucumbers to a large bowl; add watermelon and red onion.
  2. 2 Whisk seasoned rice wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, and lime juice together in a small bowl until well combined; add mint. Muddle mint by vigorously stirring and pressing leaves with a spoon until bruised but not falling apart. Discard mint leaves.
  3. 3 Drizzle vinaigrette over salad; gently toss. Sprinkle with feta cheese; toss again.

By Lisa Stewart

Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
Lunch

Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix pineapple, oranges, strawberries, cantaloupe, watermelon, grapefruit, and grapes together in a bowl; refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine oil, lime juice, honey, vinegar, and ginger in a bottle with a lid; cover and shake until dressing is mixed. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes. Shake dressing again; drizzle over fruit and toss to coat.

By TARA_BULL

Refreshing Summertime Salad
Lunch American

Refreshing Summertime Salad

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine baby greens, mango, watermelon, feta cheese, red onion, and mint in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk vinegar, olive oil, and mango juice concentrate together in a small bowl until well combined; drizzle over salad and toss gently until evenly coated.

By Alberta Rose

Summer Watermelon Gazpacho
Lunch American

Summer Watermelon Gazpacho

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine watermelon, tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, shallot, lime juice, vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a high-powered blender; blend until smooth, 20 to 30 seconds. Transfer soup to a bowl; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to meld flavors and chill soup, at least 1 hour.
  2. 2 Stir gazpacho before serving; divide between four bowls. Top servings with feta cheese and cilantro.

By France Cevallos

Spinach Watermelon-Mint Salad
Lunch American

Spinach Watermelon-Mint Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk apple cider vinegar, oil, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds together in a large bowl until well combined; set vinaigrette aside.
  2. 2 Combine watermelon, onion, spinach, pecans, and mint in a large serving bowl; toss with vinaigrette just before serving.

By TAMMTEXAS

Watermelon and Feta Salad
Lunch Greek

Watermelon and Feta Salad

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix red onion and lime juice together in a bowl. Refrigerate until onion turns bright pink, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Add watermelon, feta cheese, olives, cilantro, parsley, and olive oil to the onion mixture; mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Add brown sugar if lime juice tastes too sharp.

By Lee Jackson

Cucumber Watermelon Salad
Lunch American

Cucumber Watermelon Salad

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine watermelon, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk vinegar, olive oil, salt, sugar, oregano, basil, thyme, and black pepper together in a separate bowl; pour over salad and toss to coat.
  3. 3 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate before serving for 20 minutes.

By Domestic Chicks