Photo: Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint and Basil Vinaigrette Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 watermelon
- 1 cantaloupe, cut in half, seeded
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint leaves plus whole sprigs, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves plus whole sprigs, for garnish
- 1 lemon juiced (1/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal amounts sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves, cool)
- 1/8 teaspoon amaretto
Directions
Scoop 2 cups each from the watermelon and the cantaloupe using a melon baller. Carve the remainder of the watermelon out and reserve shell.
Add to a blender the chopped mint, chopped basil, lemon juice, simple syrup and amaretto. Blend until smooth.
Add the watermelon and cantaloupe balls to the carved out watermelon half.
Add the vinaigrette to the balls and toss to combine.
Garnish with the mint and basil sprigs and taste.
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By Chef_ Momma
on March 04, 2013
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This was so good! The colors just pop out! I served this at a dinner party and EVERYONE loved it! I made a huge bowl and EVERY bit was gone! I loved loved loved loved loved loved loved loved loved loved loved this dish! Thank you Giada (ps love your show!
By jenjimlef
Bucks County, PA
on August 08, 2012
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The recipe was good, but the video was the most slow, most boring clip I have seen in a while. Please, do not drag out something so simple.
By Memphis2004
on July 03, 2012
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Very delicious
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