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Recipe from Paula Deen of
Paula's Home Cooking
television show. This is a very beautiful salad and also delicious!
More wonderful
Watermelon
Recipes and
Salad and Salad Dressing Recipes.
Watermelon Salad with Mint Leaves Recipe
Recipe Type:
Salad and Salad Dressing,
Watermelon,
Mint
Yields: serves many
Prep time: 20 min
Ingredients:
1 (5-pound) watermelon
1 sweet
onion
(such as Vidalia or Walla Walla)
1/4 cup red or white wine vinegar
(your choice)
Salt and freshly-ground black pepper
1/3 to 1/2 cup extra-virgin
olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh
mint
leaves
6 whole mint sprigs
(for garnish)
Preparation:
Cut the flesh from the
melon and cut into bite size pieces, removing and discarding any seeds. Place
watermelon in a large serving bowl.
Peel and slice the onion into rings. Gently combine
the onion rings and watermelon together.
In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, salt, and pepper; whisk until salt is
dissolved. Slowly whisk in the olive oil, a few drops at a time. Add in the
chopped mint, taste, and adjust seasonings. Pour the dressing over the
melon/onion mixture and toss gently until everything is coated and evenly mixed.
To serve, divide salad among individual plates and garnish with mint leaves.
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