Watermelon Recipes

Yes, this fruit is not just for sorbets and smoothies.

Aug 15, 2007 Kelly Donlea

See how summer's favorite fruit can be so much more than simple, when paired with cheese, vegetables, spices and more.

This season watermelon recipes are out in abundance. At first, one might do a double take when seeing a recipe for watermelon soup, or watermelon on the grill. But one would also have to admit that trying anything new with this universally-pleasureful ingredient would be worth its weight in... well, watermelon.

Gazpacho is a very popular dish in the hot summer, and what would make more refreshing gazpacho base than watermelon? Here is a great recipe that is sure to please all parties. Also included are a fun and easy watermelon salsa recipe, a recipe for grilled watermelon with Feta (because you've just gotta try it!) and an easy watermelon summer salad.

Fresh Watermelon Salsa

Ingredients

Fresh juice of 1 lime
2 cups watermelon, seeds removed, cut into small pieces
1 cup cucumber, meat only, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup diced onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeño peppers
1 teaspoon sugar

Add all ingredients to medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to blend. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes. Serve with salty chips or as a side dish to grilled shellfish.

Watermelon and Tomato Salad

Ingredients

3 cups 2-inch chunks watermelon, seeded
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup green onions, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, feta, and onions. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve on crusts of bread for a light summer bruschetta, or simply as a side salad.

Watermelon Gazpacho

Ingredients

1 3-pound seedless watermelon, diced (about 5 cups)
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced
1 medium-size red bell pepper, seeded, diced
1 medium-size yellow bell pepper, seeded, diced
1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 red onion, diced
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Puree 4 cups watermelon in blender until smooth. Transfer puree to large bowl. Add remaining 1 cup diced watermelon and remaining ingredients; stir to combine. Cover gazpacho and refrigerate until cold.

Grilled Watermelon Steaks with Tomato Salsa and Feta Cheese

Ingredients

1 watermelon, cut into 4x2x2" steaks, seeds removed
Feta cheese, sliced
3 tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt
Fresh cilantro

Add tomato to vinegar, olive oil and salt, and stir to mix.

Brush watermelon steaks with a small amount of olive oil. Place on medium grill for one minute each side until a slight gristle forms on the edges. Top each steak with a slice of Feta cheese, some of the tomato mixture, salt and cilantro.

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