Watermelon And Red Onion Salad Recipe

Name: Watermelon And Red Onion Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon minced shallots or green onions, white part only; 1/4 cup raspberry vinegar or other fruit vinegar; 1/4 cup raspberry puree made from fresh or unsweetened frozen berries, pureed and strained; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 2 teaspoons honey; 1/4 cup olive oil; Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 medium sweet red onions, sliced 1/4 inch thick and soaked in ice water for at least 30 minutes; 2 small bunches watercress, woody stems discarded; 8 cups seeded 1-inch cubes watermelon, chilled (use both red and yellow watermelon, if available); 6 large ripe fresh figs, sliced or quartered (optional); Chopped fresh mint leaves for garnishing

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon minced shallots or green onions, white part only
1/4 cup raspberry vinegar or other fruit vinegar
1/4 cup raspberry puree made from fresh or unsweetened frozen berries, pureed and strained
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 cup olive oil
Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper
2 medium sweet red onions, sliced 1/4 inch thick and soaked in ice water for at least 30 minutes
2 small bunches watercress, woody stems discarded
8 cups seeded 1-inch cubes watermelon, chilled (use both red and yellow watermelon, if available)
6 large ripe fresh figs, sliced or quartered (optional)
Chopped fresh mint leaves for garnishing

1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the shallots, vinegar, raspberry puree, orange juice, honey, and olive oil to make a smooth mixture.
2
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3
Drain the onions, pat dry, and separate into individual rings.
4
Transfer the onion rings to a medium bowl and pour the vinaigrette over.
5
Marinate the onions for at least 30 minutes covered in the refrigerator.
6
On chilled plates, arrange the watercress and top with the cubed watermelon.
7
Arrange the onions and figs attractively around and drizzle the vinaigrette over.
8
Sprinkle mint leaves over the top and serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon minced shallots or green onions, white part only, 1/4 cup raspberry vinegar or other fruit vinegar, 1/4 cup raspberry puree made from fresh or unsweetened frozen berries, pureed and strained, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, and more.

Yes, Watermelon And Red Onion Salad 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.

Watermelon And Red Onion Salad

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