Blend watermelon pieces in blender for about
tir in capers.
Arrange watermelon slices on a large platter
Whisk together vinegar, honey, orange juice, orange zest, vegetable oil and 2 tbsp scallion. Season.
Arrange arugula on a serving platter. Layer watermelon, strawberries, radishes, remaining scallion and herbs over top. Serve with vinaigrette.
Puree the watermelon chunks (a blender works fine)
efore stacking.
-Make Your Watermelon Simple Syrup-.
Place your
adishes into coils with a radish cutter (if you don't
erve.
For the watermelon salad, combine watermelon, feta, olives and mint
Preparation:.
Gather seeds from watermelon and place in colander. Be
Stand the watermelon on end in a bowl,
Peel the radish and cut into really thin strips. I use a Japanese mandolin with a medium shred blade for this.
Place the radish in a medium bowl and mix with the red pepper powder.
Add the sugar, salt, green onion and garlic, stir to combine.
Sprinkle the radish mixture with the vinegar and mix well.
Let sit for a few minutes, taste, and adjust if needed, sometimes more vinegar or sugar is needed. It often depends on the sweetness of the radish itself.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
To make watermelon juice:
Cut the watermelon in half using a
he top quarter of the watermelon and set aside to use
uter skin of the Daikon radish and then cut length wise
Place radish lengthwise on a flat work
he stem end of the watermelon, just enough so that it
Process 2 1/4 lb watermelon until almost smooth.
Combine sugar and 1/3 cup water over medium heat, stirring, for 2 mins, or until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Add lemon juice and 6 sprigs of mint. Let cool.
Combine pureed watermelon and syrup. Strain into a 12x8 inch rimmed baking pan. Freeze for 30 mins. Using a fork, scrape into flakes. Repeat process. Freeze for 3 hours, or until set.
Distribute remaining watermelon pieces between chilled serving glasses. Top with granita and remaining mint sprigs.
Place the ice cubes, vodka, triple sec, watermelon juice and lime juice in cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously.
Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with watermelon wedges and lime peel.
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. Arrange pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet, and bake at 350\u00b0 for 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant. Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes or until completely cool.
Drain well the watermelon then combine watermelon and lettuce in a large bowl; add vinaigrette, tossing gently to coat. Transfer watermelon mixture to a serving platter and sprinkle evenly with pecans and cheese.
In a food processor blend the watermelon, sorbet and lemon zest until very smooth.
Add in sugar if needed and blend again.
Stir in 1-1/2 cups cold water.
Cover and refrigerate until cold.
Serve in tall glasses filled with ice.
Garnish with small watermelon wedges.
ounded end of the watermelon. Cut the watermelon into 4 even slices