Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Watermelon Salad
- Prep time
- 30 minutes PT30M
- Cook time
- N/A PT0
- Yield
- 8–10 servings
- Difficulty
This light and refreshing salad is perfect for backyard shindigs, picnics, and casual dinners throughout the summer when watermelons are at their peak of sweetness!
Ingredients
- 1 medium seedless watermelon (about 2 pounds of flesh)
- 1 medium red onion
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 10–12 mint leaves, chiffonade
Preparation
Cut the ends off of the watermelon, then set the fruit on one of the cut sides. Remove the rind with a knife by following the natural curve of the watermelon, then slice flesh into spears, about ½ inch by 2 inches long.
Remove and discard onion top and bottom, then cut remaining onion in half and slice into thin wedges.
Gently toss all salad components together just prior to serving.
Techniques used in this recipe:
- chiffonade
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chiffonade: leafy vegetables or herbs cut into fine shreds or thin ribbons; often used as a garnish.
