Best Grandmas Chilled Watermelon Salad Recipes

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JUICY WATERMELON SALAD



Juicy Watermelon Salad image

This fruit salad has such a surprising yet fabulous mix of flavors that friends often ask for the recipe. Combine seedless watermelon varieties in yellow, red and pink for a colorful twist. -Heidi Haight, Macomb, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups cubed seedless watermelon (about 1 medium)
1 small red onion, cut into rings
1 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts or slivered almonds, toasted
1 cup fresh arugula or baby spinach
1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette
3 tablespoons canola oil
Watermelon slices, optional
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine watermelon and onion; cover and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes. Just before serving, add macadamia nuts and arugula to watermelon mixture. In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette and oil; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve over sliced watermelon, if desired. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GRANDMA'S PICKLED WATERMELON RIND



Grandma's Pickled Watermelon Rind image

A different sort of pickle that grandma used to love and make. Great for picnics, barbecues, or just plain snacking!

Provided by Shantelle

Categories     Pickles

Time 9h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups spear-shaped pieces of peeled, sliced watermelon rind
1 cup pickling salt
4 cups white sugar
2 cups white vinegar
2 cups water
1 teaspoon whole cloves
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Place watermelon rind in a glass bowl; add water to cover. Stir in pickling salt. Cover and refrigerate in the brine for 8 hours to overnight.
  • Rinse watermelon rind 2 to 3 times to remove excess salt from the brine. Taste and keep rinsing until desired level of saltiness is achieved. Drain.
  • Transfer watermelon rind to a large saucepan and cover with cold water; bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, inspect 2 quart-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until watermelon rind is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  • At the same time, combine sugar, 2 cups water, vinegar, cloves, cinnamon, and allspice in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and maintain a low simmer for 10 minutes. Pour mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl; discard any solids.
  • Drain watermelon rinds and pack into hot, sterilized jars. Ladle vinegar mixture into each jar, filling to within 1/2 inch of the top. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  • Let jars cool to room temperature, 30 to 45 minutes. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 4614 mg

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