Best Noodles And Watermelon Recipes

SPICY THAI-INSPIRED NOODLE WATERMELON SALAD

Spicy Thai-Inspired Noodle Watermelon Salad image

Our county is famous for its fabulous Green River melons. While you won't find this unique and refreshing salad at the county fair, it's definitely our favorite way to eat watermelon all summer long! -Carmell Childs, Orangeville, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4-1/2 cups cubed watermelon, divided
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
3 tablespoons fish sauce or soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
7 ounces uncooked stir-fry rice noodles
1-1/2 cups julienned carrots
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh mint
1-1/4 cups salted peanuts, chopped
Lime wedges

Steps:

Place 2 cups watermelon in a blender; cover and puree until smooth. Press through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl; discard pulp. Pour 1 cup juice into a small saucepan (save any remaining juice for another use). Add chili sauce, fish sauce, lime juice and ginger to saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is slightly thickened, 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat. Refrigerate until cooled., Meanwhile, prepare noodles according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain well. Place noodles in a large bowl. Add carrots, red onion, cilantro, mint and remaining 2-1/2 cups watermelon. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Serve with peanuts and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 721mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

NOODLES AND WATERMELON

Noodles and Watermelon image

We had this at my Grandmother's house. She's from Germany. If you like salt on your watermelon you'll like this.

Provided by Shrike0064

Categories Main Dishes Dumpling Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup milk
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon bacon grease
1 cup water
salt to taste
1 large watermelon, sliced into wedges

Steps:

Combine flour, milk, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a bowl until dough is well mixed.
Melt bacon grease in a skillet over medium heat; add water and salt to taste.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.3 calories, Carbohydrate 73.7 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 274.2 mg, Sugar 47.3 g