Watermelon Salad with Mint Leaves
How To Make Watermelon Salad


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Recipe from Paula Deen of Paula's Home Cooking television show. This is a very beautiful salad and also delicious!

 

watermelon mint salad

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 pieces 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.