Best Watermelon Mint Paletas Recipes

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WATERMELON-MINT WATER



Watermelon-Mint Water image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     beverage

Time 4h10m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Place 4 cups 1/2 inch-cubed watermelon (about 1 1/4 pounds; lightly smashed) and 6 sprigs mint (lightly crushed) in a pitcher. For still infused water, add 2 quarts of water. For sparkling water, add 1 quart of seltzer during prep and a second quart just before serving. Refrigerate 2 to 4 hours to allow the ingredients to infuse. Stir well and strain, discarding the solids. For serving, add fresh watermelon and mint sprigs for garnish and plenty of ice. The infused water will keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.

MINT WATERMELON SALAD



Mint Watermelon Salad image

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

MINTED WATERMELON SALAD



Minted Watermelon Salad image

In this refreshing summer salad, aromatic mint ties together the sweetness of watermelon and the savory notes from ricotta salata.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 small (2 1/2 pounds) seedless red watermelon
1 small (2 1/2 pounds) seedless yellow watermelon
2 ounces ricotta salata
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt, preferably Maldon
3 tablespoons sliced fresh mint

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, cut off rinds from watermelons. (You should have a total of 2 pounds peeled fruit.) Quarter each melon, and then cut into 3-inch-long, 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices on a serving platter.
  • Using a vegetable peeler, shave paper-thin slices of ricotta salata over watermelon. Sprinkle with salt and mint, and serve immediately.

WATERMELON SALAD WITH MINT DRESSING



Watermelon Salad with Mint Dressing image

A very fresh sweet and salty salad, perfect for a summer barbeque! Garnish with an extra sprinkling of feta cheese, and some small sprigs of mint.

Provided by laurenholly2008

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ small watermelon, cubed
½ cup chopped black olives
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ red onion, sliced
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 leaves mint, thinly sliced, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine watermelon, olives, feta cheese, and red onion in a bowl.
  • Combine lime juice, mint, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk in olive oil until blended. Pour over watermelon mixture; stir until evenly coated. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 744.7 mg, Sugar 23.8 g

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