Best Watermelon Feta And Jalapeno Salad Recipes

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SPICY WATERMELON SALAD WITH PINEAPPLE AND LIME



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Refreshing, sweet and spicy, this salad is the edible equivalent of a crisp beer on a hot summer's day. It pushes the watermelon-feta-mint combination to new heights with a Mexican-inspired flavor profile of lime, jalapeño and cilantro. It's also easy to prepare, requiring little more than a knife, a bowl and a whisk. Enjoy it as soon as it's assembled, as the salty dressing draws the juice out of the fruit fairly quickly and the salad can lose its fresh crunch. A sprinkle of Tajín, a chile-lime Mexican spice blend, is optional, but adds a touch of smoke.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh lime zest, plus 2 tablespoons juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 1/4 pounds fresh watermelon, chilled
1 1/4 pounds fresh pineapple, chilled
4 ounces feta, crumbled (about 2/3 cup)
1 packed cup small cilantro sprigs, or 1/3 packed cup torn fresh mint
Tajín, for sprinkling (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together oil, vinegar, lime zest and juice, honey and jalapeño. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add the red onion and toss to coat. Let marinate, 10 minutes.
  • While the onions marinate, chop the watermelon and the pineapple into 1-inch cubes, discarding any seeds. Add watermelon and pineapple to the vinaigrette and toss to coat; season to taste. Refrigerate until serving.
  • When ready to serve, add feta and herbs to salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Tajin, if using, and serve immediately.

WATERMELON SALAD WITH JALAPENO AND LIME



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Make and share this Watermelon Salad With Jalapeno and Lime recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Paris D

Categories     Melons

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch lime zest
2 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
1/4 cup basil (or Thai basil)
1 teaspoon black sesame seed
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Whisk together lime juice, oil and lime zest. Set aside.
  • Place frozen watermelon cubes in single layer in large shallow dish. Pour lime juice mixture over watermelon, and gently toss to combine. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Place 5 jalapeño rings each in 4 shallow serving bowls. Mound 1/2 cup watermelon in center of each bowl. Divide marinade among bowls. Sprinkle with basil, sesame seeds and salt, and serve.

WATERMELON FETA SALAD



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 medium watermelon, rind removed, cut into 1-inch dice (about 6 cups)
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 jalapeno pepper, stem and seeds removed, cut into 1/4-inch dice
Juice and zest of 3 limes
1 bunch mint, leaves picked and cut into chiffonade
10 to 12 basil leaves, cut into chiffonade

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss all the ingredients together. Let sit 30 to 60 minutes before serving. This will allow all the flavors to marry together. If you just can't wait and need to eat the salad immediately...I SOOOOO get it!!
  • What a melon!!!

WATERMELON AND FETA SALAD



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A take on the Mediterranean combination of watermelon and feta, this refreshing zinger of a salad couldn't be more perfect. Unassumingly simple, the sweet melon, salty cheese and fragrant basil reach their peak when doused with white balsamic vinegar and dribbled with fruity olive oil. Rather than building tall, this salad builds wide - so use a large platter for the most dramatic presentation. Vinegared watermelon does not keep its crisp, juicy texture well, so be sure to dress it (and eat it) the moment the last basil leaf falls.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, snack, weeknight, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds seedless watermelon (without rinds), thinly sliced into large, irregular pieces
2 tablespoons white or red balsamic vinegar
Salt
1 (6-ounce) block Greek feta, thinly sliced into large, irregular pieces
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
Leaves from 1 sprig basil, larger leaves torn

Steps:

  • On a large platter, arrange the watermelon and douse with the vinegar. Season with salt.
  • Arrange the feta over the watermelon and drizzle over the olive oil. Season with pepper.
  • Drop the basil leaves over the watermelon and feta. Serve immediately.

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