Best Watermelon Goat Cheese Salad Recipes

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

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 GOAT CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
• In a large bowl, gently toss spring mix and watermelon together with vinaigrette.
• Top with goat cheese and hazelnuts to serve.

SHRIMP GOAT CHEESE WATERMELON SALAD STACK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 430 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Season shrimp all over with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, smoked paprika, and chipotle pepper powder. Set shrimp into a baking dish.
• Bake shrimp in the preheated oven until bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 8 minutes.
• Use a ring mold (slightly larger in diameter than the diameter of the goat cheese slices) to cut watermelon into circle shapes. Cut circle shapes into twelve 1/4-inch thick slices.
• Place a slice of watermelon on a plate. Top with 1 slice cheese, 1 slice watermelon, 1 slice cheese, 1 slice watermelon, 2 shrimp, respectively, to form a salad stack. Repeat with remaining watermelon slices, cheese, and shrimp. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over each stack and garnish with basil.

WATERMELON GOAT CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the watermelon into 1 by 1-inch cubes. On a long rectangular plate (or bowl) spread the watermelon in an even layer. Lightly sprinkle with salt. Cut the goat cheese into small chunks and distribute over the watermelon. Sprinkle with the green onions and refrigerate until ready to serve.

FRENCH WATERMELON, GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION

Steps:

• Make a balsamic sysrup by pouring the vinegar and honey into a small saucepan and simmering over medium heat just long enough for it to reduce and have a thick, running consistency - about 5 minutes. Set aside, as it will thicken further as it cools.
• Assemble each salad on its plate. First 1/2 cup arugula. Drizzle 1 T. olive oil on arugula. Then place watermelon plank on its side on top of arugula, put a slice of goat cheese on its side, then watermelon slice again, then another goat cheese slice, ending with another slice of watermelon. You will end up with a layered salad on its side.
• Season with cracked pepper.
• Drizzle balsamic reduction over watermelon, goat cheese slices.
• Serve immediatley.

WATERMELON AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD

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.

PICKLED WATERMELON AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD

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.

SHRIMP GOAT CHEESE WATERMELON SALAD STACK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 430 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Season shrimp all over with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, smoked paprika, and chipotle pepper powder. Set shrimp into a baking dish.
• Bake shrimp in the preheated oven until bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 8 minutes.
• Use a ring mold (slightly larger in diameter than the diameter of the goat cheese slices) to cut watermelon into circle shapes. Cut circle shapes into twelve 1/4-inch thick slices.
• Place a slice of watermelon on a plate. Top with 1 slice cheese, 1 slice watermelon, 1 slice cheese, 1 slice watermelon, 2 shrimp, respectively, to form a salad stack. Repeat with remaining watermelon slices, cheese, and shrimp. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over each stack and garnish with basil.

SALAD OF MARINATED WATERMELON AND SONOMA GOAT CHEESE

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.