Feast your senses on a refreshing and flavor-packed dish with our watermelon and feta salad bursting with vibrant flavors. This delightful fusion of sweet watermelon, tangy feta cheese, and a hint of spiciness from serrano chile vinaigrette promises a culinary adventure. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds as we take you on a journey through the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes. Get ready to elevate your salad game with this exceptional recipe that will leave you craving more.
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WATERMELON FETA SALAD
This is a great salad. With the watermelon the kids will like it also.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the tomatoes, arugula, and onions; toss to coat. Gently stir in the watermelon and feta cheese to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 284.3 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
WATERMELON AND FETA SALAD WITH SERRANO CHILE VINAIGRETTE
"Sweet, salty, tangy, and hot. This salad hits all the points of your palate," says chef Hugh Acheson, head chef of Five&Ten in Athens, Georgia. InStyle magazine claims this is the "Summer's Best Salad" in their June 09 Issue. The season's most refreshing dish combines tasty watermelon and feta spiked with chiles. This appetizing recipe goes well with grilled chicken, but you can also serve it as a sophisticated dessert.
Provided by College Girl
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 12 feta watermelon thingies..., 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, thyme, shallot, and serrano chile. Shake well.
- Season with salt to taste; chill in refrigerator.
- Remove rind from watermelon and slice flesh into 3" squares.
- To assemble salad, layer one piece of watermelon on one piece of feta. Repeat.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette and garnish with arugula and sliced serrano chile.
WATERMELON SALAD WITH SERRANO VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Fruit Appetizer Backyard BBQ Watermelon Summer Prosciutto Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make vinaigrette:
- Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients and chill in an airtight container at least 8 hours to allow flavors to develop. Shake or whisk before using.
- Prepare watermelon and pickled rind:
- Remove and discard outer green skin from watermelon with a sharp knife. Using a vegetable peeler, shave enough 2-inch-long pieces from white rind to measure 1/2 cup. Transfer to a heatproof bowl. Reserve remaining watermelon.
- Stir together rice vinegar and sugar in a 1-quart heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Carefully pour boiling-hot vinegar mixture over white rind shavings and let stand at least 1 hour.
- Trim and discard remaining white rind from watermelon, then cut watermelon into 18 pieces (about 3-inch squares).
- Make salad:
- Toss arugula with just enough vinaigrette to coat and salt to taste.
- Divide arugula among 6 plates, then place 1 watermelon piece in center of each plate. Top each with a scant 1/4 cup feta, then top with another watermelon piece and more feta. Top each with a final watermelon piece for a stack of 3 on each plate.
- Remove pickled rind from vinegar with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Top watermelon stacks with pickled rind and chile slices, then drizzle remaining vinaigrette around salads.
WATERMELON AND FETA WITH LIME AND SERRANO CHILI PEPPERS
Provided by Art Smith
Categories Salad Low Carb Low Fat Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal Low Sodium Low/No Sugar Feta Watermelon Hot Pepper Summer Healthy Lime Juice Chile Pepper
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Method
- Place the watermelon in a large mixing bowl. Add the minced serrano chili pepper and lime juice to the bowl and toss gently until combined. Sprinkle with the feta and cilantro leaves and toss once more to incorporate. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tips:
- Choose a ripe, juicy watermelon for the best flavor.
- Use fresh feta cheese for a tangy, creamy contrast to the sweetness of the watermelon.
- Serrano chiles add a spicy kick to the vinaigrette, but you can adjust the amount to your taste.
- Red onion adds a sharp, slightly sweet flavor to the salad.
- Fresh mint adds a refreshing, herbaceous note to the salad.
- Serve the salad immediately after assembling to prevent the watermelon from becoming watery.
Conclusion:
This watermelon and feta salad with serrano chile vinaigrette is a refreshing, flavorful, and easy-to-make summer dish. The sweetness of the watermelon, the tanginess of the feta cheese, the spiciness of the serrano chiles, and the sharpness of the red onion all come together to create a delicious and balanced salad. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish at a barbecue or picnic. Enjoy!
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