Tomato and Watermelon Salad

Recipe courtesy Alex Guarnaschelli

Show: The Cooking LoftEpisode: You Say Tomato

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (8)

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Prep Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

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Directions

When it comes time for summer, I can't resist making a salad bursting with ingredients from the local markets. For best results, make the salad without ever refrigerating the tomatoes but with the watermelon cold from the refrigerator. The contrast of temperatures will give the salad an extra fresh taste.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 beefsteak (or other large variety) tomatoes, stemmed, washed and dried
1 pint cherry tomatoes, stemmed, washed and dried
1 tablespoon chopped tarragon leaves
4 strawberries, hulled, washed and cut into very small pieces
Maldon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 to 2 teaspoons superfine (or granulated) sugar
6 ounces cold watermelon, rind removed, seeded and cut into bite-size cubes

In a bowl, whisk together the balsamic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Taste for seasoning. Set aside.

Place the tomatoes on a flat surface. Cut the smaller ones in half and the larger ones into slices. Arrange all of them in a single layer, flesh side up. Season them with salt, black pepper and sugar. Drizzle the tomatoes with the dressing. Toss them with the tarragon and strawberries.

Arrange the tomatoes down the length of 6 rectangular plates. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and top with the watermelon. Serve immediately.

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shirley Mount Pleasant, SC 08-14-2009
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Garden club loved it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for my garden club's end of year salad supper. Almost everyone kept asking "who made the salad with the... strawberries and watermelon?" Tangy and fresh- just be sure to use really good tomatoes like fresh- off -the- vine ripe or a brand like "Campari" which are sold in packages at our local grocery store. Read more
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lynne los angeles, CA 08-12-2009
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crowd pleaser
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this as a side for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Some people didn't want the watermelon added and still loved... it. It was an easy, elegant dish to accompany a summer menu. I ran out quickly and had so many requests for the recipe.Read more
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Debra American Canyon, CA 06-23-2009
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I love this salad
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

...didn't go over great with the younger kids, but that's to be expected. However, I've been back to it several times :) I... didn't have the tarragon, so I substituted basil and it's wonderful! I can't wait to get to the Farmer's Market for fresh beefsteak tomatoes. This will be a summer staple in my house!Read more
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Donna Sparks, NV 03-02-2009
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Tangy Goodness
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this salad tonight with dinner and I loved it. Kids weren't really excited about it but my husband and I liked it. ... It's tangy, fresh and sweet and a very unique flavor combination. I read on the comments here that someone put feta on it as well. I may try that next time. I don't think it needs much of the dressing. I only put about 1 1/2 teaspoons on each slice of tomato. Also just a heads up for those of you who have never eaten fresh tarragon.....it tastes like black licorice. I thought it was a wonderful salad. Read more
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Sue St. Thomas, VI 11-29-2008
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So good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was so good, easy, tasty and refreshing. It's perfect for a hot summer day.
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haverhill los angeles, CA 10-28-2008
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So refreshing!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We loved the combination of strawberries, tomatoes, and watermelon. It tastes so refreshing and is so easy to put together.... I added crumbled feta to give it more of a kick. With the feta, tarragon and red fruits the colors were beautiful!Read more