Watermelon & Greens Salad
28
May
May
This sweet and salty combination is surprisingly refreshing.
Raspberry vinaigrette
¼ cup seedless raspberry jam
¼ cup cranberry or apple juice
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
6 tbsp canola oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Caramelized nuts
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp light brown sugar
Freshly-ground black pepper
¾ cup chopped macadamia nuts or almonds
Salad
2 lbs watermelon, rind removed and cut in ½” thick triangles
6 oz romaine lettuce, checked and thinly-sliced
¾ cup Havarti or feta cheese, crumbled
½ small red onion, thinly-sliced
Raspberry vinaigrette
1
Whisk together jam, juice and two vinegars in a bowl. Add oil and whisk to combine.
2
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Caramelized nuts
3
Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
4
Add sugar and pepper; stir to blend.
5
Add nuts and stir until nuts are coated. Transfer to a plate and cool. (These can be done in advance and stored in an airtight container until needed.)
Salad
6
Arrange watermelon slices around the edge of a large platter.
7
Toss greens with vinaigrette to coat and place in the center.
8
Top with nuts and onion slices.
Ingredients
Raspberry vinaigrette
¼ cup seedless raspberry jam
¼ cup cranberry or apple juice
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
6 tbsp canola oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Caramelized nuts
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp light brown sugar
Freshly-ground black pepper
¾ cup chopped macadamia nuts or almonds
Salad
2 lbs watermelon, rind removed and cut in ½” thick triangles
6 oz romaine lettuce, checked and thinly-sliced
¾ cup Havarti or feta cheese, crumbled
½ small red onion, thinly-sliced