Watermelon & Arugula Salad Recipe

Food-Travels.com brings you a wonderful salad which combines the sweetness of watermelon the peppery flavor of arugula. Arugula is also known as rucola, rugola or rocket. The sharpness of Parmesan cheese contrasts with the sweet tomatoes and fresh cucumber. It's a refreshing salad for a warm summer afternoon - for which many are predicted this year.
Watermelon & Arugula Salad picture

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings2
CuisineAmericanCourseSide Dish
MethodOthersSpecialityPart of Menu
Main IngredientOthers

Recipe Story

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Ingredients

 
1 small Watermelon (or 1/2 large one)
 
2 bunches Arugula
 
-- Olive Oil
 
-- Balsamic Vinegar
 
4 each Tomatoes
 
1 small Cucumber
 
1T. Honey*
 
1T. Lemon Juice
 
-- Chili Oil
 
-- salt/pepper
 
1 small wedge Parmesan cheese
 
12 large Mint leaves

Directions

1. Cut the watermelon in wedges as shown in the photo making 6 triangles. Cover them with plastic wrap & keep cold until we're ready to finish the dish.
2. Put a 2 liter pot of water up to boil.
3. Remove the top & cut out the green core of the tomatoes. Make a small 'X' into the skin on the underside of each tomato (cutting only through the skin).
4. Using the remaining watermelon, chop-up 300 grams and puree it in a blender.
5. Place the puree on the stove over medium heat until it reduces by 2/3. Remove and add the lemon juice, honey and chili oil to your taste. Season with salt/pepper and put it in the frigo with the watermelon.
6. When the water boils, toss in the tomatoes and fill a large bowl with 1 liter of cold tap water.
7. Leave the tomatoes in the hot water for 10-20 seconds until the skin begins to loosen, then transfer to the cold water.
8. You should now be able to peel, seed and chop the tomatoes as shown in the photo.
9. Peel and seed the cucumber & chop into the same size as the tomatoes. Chop the mint and combine half with the tomatoes, cucumbers and watermelon reduction.
10. Wash and dry the arugula then toss it with an amount of olive oil, Balsamic vinegar and salt/fresh pepper to suit your taste.
11. Arrange the watermelon on the plates as to create a sort of cage in which to mound-up the arugula.
12. Spoon the tomato/cucumber mix around the plate and shave the parmesan cheese randomly over the plate. Finish with fresh ground black pepper.

Comments

xxsweetsosoxx says :

this looks so nice,i will try it tomorow for my kids
Posted on: 14 September 2008 - 5:34pm

khau_khan says :

i could snatch this from my laptop screen - wow - chef i am sold on your skills Bon Appetite!
Posted on: 3 July 2007 - 7:21pm

audra says :

Cool..
Posted on: 1 July 2007 - 10:25am

The Tortilla Guy says :

I will have to try this one looks great refreshing will go along at any BBQ The Tortilla Guy
Posted on: 1 July 2007 - 9:48am

Lovetocookalot says :

this looks so wonderful, what great salad for a hot day
Posted on: 30 June 2007 - 1:15pm

Chefmdg says :

Thanks guys!
Posted on: 29 June 2007 - 4:42pm

Ganesh Dutta says :

nice summer salad.......nice picture!
Posted on: 29 June 2007 - 2:00pm

sumoanand says :

looks gud..
Posted on: 28 June 2007 - 11:34am

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