Best Watermelon With Toasted Fennel Salt Recipes

Fennel, Watermelon and Feta Salad W/ Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette image

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
4 cups watermelon, cubed
1/2-1 cup black olives, chopped
1 red onion, thinly sliced
4 -6 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup basil leaves, torn
1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2-2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
salt and pepper, to taste
1 ounce prosciutto, thinly shredded (optional)

Steps:

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.1, Fat 41.2, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 50.1, Sodium 810.7, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 14, Protein 10.7

Watermelon with Fennel Salt image

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon fennel seeds
2 teaspoons kosher salt
12 (1-inch-thick) slices from a 5-lb quartered chilled watermelon
6 lime wedges

Steps:

Heat a dry small heavy skillet over moderately low heat until hot, about 3 minutes, then toast fennel seeds, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer seeds to a work surface and cool 10 minutes. Coarsely crush seeds using bottom of skillet, then stir together with salt and sprinkle over watermelon. Serve with lime wedges.