WATERMELON AND CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH MINT AND BASIL VINAIGRETTE

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Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint and Basil Vinaigrette image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 watermelon
1 cantaloupe, cut in half, seeded
2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint leaves plus whole sprigs, for garnish
2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves plus whole sprigs, for garnish
1 lemon juiced (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup simple syrup (equal amounts sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves, cool)
1/8 teaspoon amaretto

Steps:

  • Scoop 2 cups each from the watermelon and the cantaloupe using a melon baller. Carve the remainder of the watermelon out and reserve shell.
  • Add to a blender the chopped mint, chopped basil, lemon juice, simple syrup and amaretto. Blend until smooth.
  • Add the watermelon and cantaloupe balls to the carved out watermelon half.
  • Add the vinaigrette to the balls and toss to combine.
  • Garnish with the mint and basil sprigs and taste.

Josh Gray
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This salad is a must-try for anyone who loves watermelon and cantaloupe!


Fafaz Ahmad
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I'm definitely going to be making this salad again and again!


Subira Urassa
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This is the best watermelon and cantaloupe salad I've ever had!


Subham rai Subham rai
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky eater ate it all up.


Hamza jani Hamza jani
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits.


Ndibo July
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I added some crumbled feta cheese to my salad and it was delicious! I highly recommend it.


Michael Darlyng
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover watermelon and cantaloupe.


Mahii Queen
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I'm not usually a fan of watermelon, but I loved it in this salad. The cantaloupe and mint really balanced out the flavor.


Gaming With RANA
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This salad is so easy to make. I love that I can throw it together in just a few minutes.


Ma Charisse Corcuera
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


mohamed ibrahim
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The mint and basil vinaigrette is a great way to dress up this salad. It adds a lot of flavor.


Rasel Sikdar
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I love the combination of watermelon and cantaloupe in this salad. It's so refreshing and summery.


Md Mehedi Hasan Midul
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This is the perfect salad to bring to a potluck or picnic.


Shakair McCain
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit! My friends and family love it.


Latta Sani
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This salad was a refreshing and delicious summer treat! The watermelon and cantaloupe were perfectly ripe and juicy, and the mint and basil vinaigrette added a wonderful flavor.