Best Watermelon Appetizers With Blueberry Dressing Recipes

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WATERMELON BLUEBERRY SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING



Watermelon Blueberry Salad With Balsamic Dressing image

I really wanted to showcase the 18 year aged balsamic I recently purchased so I have made this quick and fresh watermelon blueberry salad. The balsamic brings out the freshness of the watermelon and blueberries and saltiness of the feta cheese. This is a great side dish to bring to a cookout or a wonderful light refreshing snack to eat whenever you want! I'm sure this won't be a problem but try to eat it up the same day you make it otherwise the liquid from the watermelon and dressing will make the cheese wet. Here is a little more about the oil and vinegar used in this recipe: Koroneiki Olive Oil: Koroneiki is a Greek olive that is small in size but high in levels of poly-phenols, the natural antioxidants found in plants that may reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. This olive oil is very robust and a great staple olive oil for any cook's kitchen. Aged Balsamic Vinegar: It is aged 18 years in chestnut, oak, mulberry cherry and ash barrels. It is very rich and dense Uses: The applications are endless for this vinegar. Excellent for salad dressings, marinades, glazes, pan sauces, soups, pickling, grilling, over ice cream, cheese, and fresh fruit.

Provided by Katie M.

Categories     Cheese

Time 8m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 -5 cups of cubed watermelon (1/4 of a watermelon)
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/3 cup crumbled feta or 1/3 cup goat cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar (can substitute regular balsamic)
1 tablespoon koroneiki olive oil (can substitute extra virgin olive oil)
1 pinch salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons mint, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the balsamic, olive oil, and salt and pepper.
  • Carefully toss the cubed watermelon, blueberries, and parsley or mint.
  • Let it chill for about 5-20 minutes in the fridge and eat up with in the day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.3, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 7.4, Sodium 95.8, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 9.7, Protein 2

WATERMELON-BLUEBERRY SALAD



Watermelon-Blueberry Salad image

People love the unique combination of flavors in the dressing that tops the fresh fruit in this salad. It's so refreshing on a hot summer evening. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh mint
1 cup seeded chopped watermelon
1/2 cup fresh blueberries

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the honey, lemon juice and mint. Add watermelon and blueberries; toss gently to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK-PICKLED CUCUMBER SALAD WITH WATERMELON AND BLUEBERRIES



Quick-Pickled Cucumber Salad with Watermelon and Blueberries image

This super-refreshing salad takes inspiration from the flavors of a bread and butter pickle. Toss sweet and crunchy cucumbers, watermelon and blueberries in the pickle-flavored dressing and let the flavors mingle as the salad chills-the longer, the better.

Provided by Gabriela Rodiles

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups sliced Persian cucumbers (about 1 pound, 4 to 5 Persian cucumbers, cut into 1/2-inch half-moons)
2 cups cubed seedless watermelon (3/4-inch cubes) (about 10 ounces)
1 pint blueberries (6 ounces)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus extra fronds for garnish
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons relish
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the cucumber, watermelon and blueberries in a medium bowl.
  • Put the oil, dill, honey, relish, vinegar, mustard, celery salt, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few cracks of pepper in a small container or jar and cover with a lid. Shake to combine. Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and stir gently to combine. Chill at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours.
  • Garnish with dill fronds before serving.

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