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Watermelon Salad

Serving size:	Serves 8-10
Prep time:	30 minutes
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Nugget Signature Recipe

Light and refreshing – perfect for backyard shindigs, picnics and casual dinners throughout summertime when watermelons are at their peak of sweetness. This salad complements grilled fish, chicken, pork and even beef!

Ingredients

• 1 medium-sized seedless watermelon (about 2 lbs. of flesh)
• 1 medium-sized red onion
• ½ cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 10-12 mint leaves, chiffonade

Preparation

Cut ends of watermelon off; set on either side, then remove rind with knife by following the natural curve of the watermelon. Slice flesh into spears, about ½" x 2" long. Remove onion top and bottom, discard; then cut in half and slice into thin wedges.

Gently toss salad components together just prior to serving.

Techniques used in this recipe

• julienne
• chiffonade

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