Best Watermelon And Pecan Lettuce Salad Recipes

Watermelon and Pecan Lettuce Salad image

Provided by gailanng

Categories Greens

Time 27m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup chopped pecans
5 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed (as sweet a melon as you can get)
1 (6 ounce) package mache or 1 (6 ounce) package boston lettuce, thoroughly washed
hot pepper jelly vinaigrette (see Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette)
1 cup crumbled gorgonzola

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet, and bake at 350° for 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant. Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes or until completely cool.
Drain well the watermelon then combine watermelon and lettuce in a large bowl; add vinaigrette, tossing gently to coat. Transfer watermelon mixture to a serving platter and sprinkle evenly with pecans and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.6, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 315.1, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 8.5, Protein 6.8

Watermelon, Baby Lettuce and Pecan Salad image

Provided by Leah Stacey

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 c candied pecans. ( i use b.loyds, paula deen is on the cover on the package .)
5 c watermelon seeded and cubed
1 pkg baby lettuce leaves
1 c crumbled feta cheese
PEPPER JELLY VINAIGRETTE DRESSING RECIPE:
1/4 c rice wine vinegar
1/4 c pepper jelly (any flavor) i like the red jalepeno pepper jelly.
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp grated onion
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 c vegetable oil

Steps:

1. to make the vinaigrette dressing: Whisk together the first 6 ingredients. Gradually add the oil in whisking until blended. Set a side
2. For the Salad: You can serve this family style on a platter or in individual bowls. Place the lettuce down first
3. next place the watermelon on top of lettuce, sprinkle with feta cheese then nuts.
4. last drizzle the dressing on top.