Best Watermelon Cantaloupe Salad With Mint Basil Vinaigrette Recipes

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WATERMELON CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH MINT-BASIL VINAIGRETTE



Watermelon Cantaloupe Salad With Mint-Basil Vinaigrette image

From Giada DeLaurentiis, Food Network. I made this today and it is VERY good. I didn't have amaretto; I used almond extract.

Provided by HisPixie

Categories     Melons

Time 31m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 watermelon
1 cantaloupe, cut in half, seeded
2 tablespoons mint leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons basil leaves, chopped
1 lemon, juice of (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup simple syrup (equal amounts sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves, cool)
1/8 teaspoon Amaretto (I used almond extract)
fresh sprigs of mint & basil

Steps:

  • Scoop 2 cups each from the watermelon and the cantaloupe using a melon baller. Carve the remainder of the watermelon out and reserve shell.
  • Add to a blender the chopped mint, chopped basil, lemon juice, simple syrup and amaretto. Blend until smooth.
  • Add the watermelon and cantaloupe balls to the carved out watermelon half.
  • Add the vinaigrette to the balls and toss to combine.
  • Garnish with the mint and basil sprigs and taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.8, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 18.8, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 30.8, Protein 3.2

WATERMELON AND CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH MINT AND BASIL VINAIGRETTE



Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint and Basil Vinaigrette image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 watermelon
1 cantaloupe, cut in half, seeded
2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint leaves plus whole sprigs, for garnish
2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves plus whole sprigs, for garnish
1 lemon juiced (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup simple syrup (equal amounts sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves, cool)
1/8 teaspoon amaretto

Steps:

  • Scoop 2 cups each from the watermelon and the cantaloupe using a melon baller. Carve the remainder of the watermelon out and reserve shell.
  • Add to a blender the chopped mint, chopped basil, lemon juice, simple syrup and amaretto. Blend until smooth.
  • Add the watermelon and cantaloupe balls to the carved out watermelon half.
  • Add the vinaigrette to the balls and toss to combine.
  • Garnish with the mint and basil sprigs and taste.

CANTALOUPE AND MINT GRANITA



Cantaloupe and Mint Granita image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 8h13m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups water
1 cup sugar, plus extra, as needed
1 1/4 cups fresh mint leaves, packed, divided
1 (2 1/2 to 3-pound) cantaloupe melon, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces to yield about 4 cups flesh
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 2 large limes)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and 1 cup mint leaves over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool, about 20 minutes. Strain before using.
  • In a blender, puree the cooled syrup, cantaloupe, and lime juice until smooth. Taste, and adjust the sweetness by blending in 1 extra tablespoon of sugar at a time. Add the remaining mint leaves and blend until finely chopped. Pour the mixture into a 9-by-13-by-2-inch glass baking dish and freeze until firm, at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Use the tines of a fork to scrape the granita into chilled bowls and serve.

CANTALOUPE AND WATERMELON SALAD



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Make and share this Cantaloupe and Watermelon Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Fruit

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cantaloupe, cubed
2 cups watermelon, cubed
2 tablespoons mint leaves, finely chopped
3 ounces feta cheese
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon oil, safflower suggested
1 tablespoon walnuts, finely chopped
1 teaspoon honey

Steps:

  • mix fruit nuts and mint together
  • whisk juice and oil and honey together
  • toss the feta in to the dressing
  • toss with fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.2, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 20.1, Sodium 266, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 13.5, Protein 4.7

WATERMELON BASIL VINAIGRETTE



Watermelon Basil Vinaigrette image

I received this in an email and it sounded wonderful. I am always on the lookout for different dressings. This one comes from the Fresh From Florida Cookbook. I haven't tried it yet but plan to in the near future.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Melons

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups fresh watermelon, chopped and drained
1/4 cup red onion, diced small
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
3/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to blender jar, cover and blend for until thoroughly blended.
  • Serve over your favoriate salad.

MINT WATERMELON SALAD



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I invented this refreshing fruit salad one sultry afternoon while my friends were gathered around my pool. It was quick to prepare and disappeared from their plates even quicker. Even the kids loved it! -Antoinette DuBeck, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups cubed seedless watermelon
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Place watermelon and mint in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, oil and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Drizzle over salad; toss gently to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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