Spring Salad of Watermelon, Watercress, and Scallio

Name: Spring Salad of Watermelon, Watercress, and Scallions with a Shallot-Citrus Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons minced shallots; 2 teaspoons grained Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon honey, or to taste; 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoons blood orange juice (or regular orange juice); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup peanut oil; Salt; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 3 tablespoons sesame seeds; 4 cups seeded watermelon pieces about 1- inch in size; 6 cups watercress leaves (about 1 bunch); 1/4 cup Italian parsley leaves; 1/2 cup scallions, sliced; 1/2 cup fresh chervil tops (or fresh oregano); Black pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons minced shallots
2 teaspoons grained Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey, or to taste
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoons blood orange juice (or regular orange juice)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup peanut oil
Salt
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
4 cups seeded watermelon pieces about 1- inch in size
6 cups watercress leaves (about 1 bunch)
1/4 cup Italian parsley leaves
1/2 cup scallions, sliced
1/2 cup fresh chervil tops (or fresh oregano)
Black pepper

1
Make the vinaigrette: In a small non-reactive bowl or food processor, place the shallots, mustard, honey, vinegars, and fruit juices and whisk or process.
2
Slowly incorporate the oils, teaspoon by teaspoon until emulsified.
3
Add salt and pepper to taste.
4
In a small saute pan heat the sesame oil until just below the smoking point.
5
Add the sesame seeds and cook until the oil colors slightly.
6
Drain the oil and reserve the seeds.
7
In a large bowl combine 1/2 of the sesame seeds, the watermelon, watercress, parsley, scallions, and chervil and toss with the vinaigrette to taste.
8
Divide the greens between 6 or 8 individual salad plates and place the watermelon pieces on top.
9
Sprinkle with the reserved sesame seeds and serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons minced shallots, 2 teaspoons grained Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon honey, or to taste, 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Spring Salad of Watermelon, Watercress, and Scallions with a Shallot-Citrus Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Spring Salad of Watermelon, Watercress, and Scallions with a Shallot-Citrus Vinaigrette

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