Best Watermelon And Goat Cheese Salad Recipes

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ENSALADA DE SANDíA Y TOMATE (WATERMELON TOMATO SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND CORN NUTS)



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Even though this salad is all about summery from-the-farm watermelon and tomatoes, the corn nuts make the dish. Their salt and crunch accentuate the juicy sweetness of the fruit.

Provided by Katie Button

Categories     Salad     Watermelon     Goat Cheese     Tomato     Summer     Fruit     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Dairy     Cheese     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield Serves 8 as a small plate

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon honey
1½ tablespoons reserve sherry vinegar
Kosher salt
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup corn nuts, preferably Quicos
4 medium heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges
4 cups 1-inch watermelon cubes
¼ cup very thinly sliced sweet onion
3 ounces goat cheese, such as Capricho de Cabra
2 tarragon sprigs

Steps:

  • Whisk the honey, vinegar, and ½ teaspoon salt in a small bowl. While whisking, add the oil in a slow, steady stream until emulsified.
  • Pulse the corn nuts in a food processor until finely chopped.
  • Arrange the tomatoes in serving dishes in a single layer and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt. Top with the watermelon and onion and drizzle with the dressing. Crumble the goat cheese and pluck the tarragon leaves on top. Sprinkle on the corn nuts and serve immediately.

WATERMELON AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD



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Very light and refreshing and EASY salad for the summer months when watermelons are sweet and juicy. Recipe from Food & Wine; states that this is a Turkish dish.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Melons

Time 10m

Yield 6 salads, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb seedless watermelon, chunks cut into small slabs
6 ounces fresh goat cheese, cut into 12 rounds
1/4 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1 teaspoon nigella seeds (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Arrange the watermelon slabs on 6 plates and top each with a fresh goat cheese round. Sprinkle all over with the orange zest and nigella seeds.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice and lemon juice with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the watermelon and goat cheese and serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.6, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 147.2, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 5.9, Protein 6.6

PICKLED WATERMELON AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Watermelon

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

• 1/4 of a large seedless watermelon, cut into 1 inch cubes (about 3 c. cubes)
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 1/4 tsp ground coriander
• juice from 2 medium limes
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 c. white wine vinegar
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• kosher salt
• black pepper
• 1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise
• 4 oz. fresh goat cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Make the dressing: vigorously whisk together honey, vinegar, olive oil, shallot, coriander, lime juice, and honey. Taste, and season with salt and pepper as desired. Pour over cubed watermelon in a large bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour. 2. Lightly salt cucumber slices and place in a strainer over a large bowl. Let sit for 20 minutes, then wipe dry. 3. To assemble salad, place watermelon cubes on each of 4 plates, then top with slightly curled slices of cucumber. Dot each plate with 1 oz. goat cheese, then sprinkle with fresh black pepper.

SALAD OF MARINATED WATERMELON AND SONOMA GOAT CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 large melonballer scoops watermelon (yellow or red)
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon chopped mint
2 ounces California goat cheese (room temperature)
2 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon chopped chives
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
4 brioche croutons, about 1/2 inch thick
2 ounces assorted mixed greens
1/2 ounce aged balsamic vinegar
Salt and white pepper

Steps:

  • Watermelon Ingredients: Preparing the watermelon: Scoop watermelon balls out, and discard seeds. Place in small mixing bowl and toss with orange juice, olive oil, and mint. Set aside at room temperature. Take leftover scraps of watermelon and discard seeds. Place in blender and add small amount of white wine vinegar, to taste. Use this as a garnish on plate.
  • Herb Goat Cheese Ingredients: Preparing the salad: combine cheeses, garlic, and herbs; mix well until all ingredients are combined. Season with salt and pepper. Place equal amounts on top of brioche croutons.
  • Place crouton in the middle of each of 4 salad plates and set four watermelon balls on top of each crouton. Garnish with small amount of mixed greens tossed with balsamic vinegar. Drizzle some vinegar and watermelon puree on plate as garnish.

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