Watermelon is rich in vitamins that are beneficial for health and helps to cool down on hot summer days. In support of the “Rescue Watermelon” movement, today let’s join TasteVN into the kitchen with 5 perfect salad recipes for summer.
1. Watermelon, cucumber, bell pepper salad
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Watermelon, cucumber, bell pepper salad For 2 people
Watermelon 500 gr Cucumber 200 gr Bell pepper 300 gr Jalapeno pepper 50 gr (you can substitute with other types of hot peppers) Onion 20 gr Coriander 20 gr Salt 10 g Lemon 20 gr
How to choose fresh and delicious bell peppers
You should use all three colors: green, red, and yellow so that the dish has many colors and nutrients.
If you didn’t know, each color of bell pepper corresponds to a type of vitamin, such as:
- The yellow color contains a lot of vitamin C to boost immunity.
- The red color has a lot of vitamin A to enhance vision.
- And the green color provides many Phytonutrients, which help reduce wheezing in people with asthma.
How to make Watermelon, Cucumber, and Bell Pepper Salad
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Cut the ingredients
Peel the watermelon and cut it in half. For a serving size for 4 people, only use 1/2 of the fruit; the remaining part can be stored in the refrigerator for other dishes.
Cut the watermelon into thin slices about 2 cm thick, then dice it.
Wash the bell pepper and Jalapeno pepper, cut them in half, and remove the seeds, then dice them.
Peel the onion and dice it. Wash the cilantro, cut off the roots, and chop it finely.
Combine the watermelon with the peppers, onion, and cilantro in a bowl to mix.
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Season and mix the ingredients well
Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, then squeeze the lemon juice into the prepared ingredient bowl.
The amount of lemon juice can be adjusted according to individual taste.
Mix well to ensure all ingredients are coated, and thus our fresh salad is complete.
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Final Product
The refreshing sweetness of watermelon combined with the coolness of cucumber along with colorful and nutritious bell peppers promises to be a perfect dish for hot summer days.
With just 3 simple steps, you can have a beautiful bowl of salad that can be used as an appetizer or a wonderful side dish.
2. Watermelon and Corn Salad
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Watermelon and Corn Salad For 2 people
Watermelon 500 gr Avocado 5 gr Pepper 5 g Salt 5 g Corn 10 gr Cilantro 10 g Minced Garlic 200 gr
How to Make Watermelon and Corn Salad
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Cut Watermelon and Melt Butter
Put butter in a pan and heat until melted. Cut the watermelon into bite-sized pieces.
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Grilled Corn
Mix garlic into melted butter, add a little salt and mix well, then spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the surface of the corn to prepare for grilling. After spreading the butter, grill the corn (you can use gas stove, charcoal grill, or oven) until cooked. Then use a knife to separate the kernels.
Note:
- You can use skewers to easily handle the corn.
- While grilling corn, you need to adjust the flame to medium if using a gas stove. When using a charcoal grill, avoid direct grilling with flames; only use the heat from the glowing coals to grill the corn.
- You must regularly check the doneness of the corn and turn it frequently to prevent it from burning. When you see the corn just starting to turn golden, turn it every 5 – 10 minutes.
- When grilling in the oven, place the corn in the oven, set the temperature to 200 degrees Celsius, and grill for 20 minutes.
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Mix All Ingredients Together
Place the grilled corn and watermelon on a plate, mix well with sea salt, then add finely chopped cilantro and mix well, and finally sprinkle with ground pepper.
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Product
Sweet and refreshing red watermelon combined with golden corn grilled with fragrant garlic butter will be an unusual and anticipated combination to cool off in the summer.
3. Watermelon and Sprout Salad with Avocado
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Watermelon and Sprout Salad with Avocado For 2 people
Watermelon 500 g Sprouts 50 g Avocado 300 g Chili 20 g Cheese 30 g Salt 5 g Lemon 20 g Basil 10 g Olive oil 80 ml Minced garlic 10 g Mint leaves 10 g
How to prepare Watermelon and Sprout Salad with Avocado
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Prepare the ingredients
Peel the watermelon and avocado, then cut the flesh into cubes.
Wash the sprouts and let them drain, slice the chili thinly, and grate the cheese.
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Prepare the dressing
Mix the juice of 1 lime with 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
When the salt dissolves, add 80 ml of olive oil, 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, and chili, then stir well.
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Mix all ingredients with the dressing
Add watermelon, avocado, and sprouts to a bowl, then add chopped basil and mint leaves, pour in the prepared dressing, and mix well. After that, plate it, sprinkle with cheese to taste, and enjoy.
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Final product
If you are too familiar with sweet and refreshing salads above, this recipe will bring you a special sour and spicy flavor.
The combination of watermelon, sprouts, and avocado will give us a perfect salad that helps relieve boredom during meals.
4. Fruit watermelon salad
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fruit Watermelon Salad Serves 2 people
Watermelon 500 g Rockmelon 300 g Lemon juice 10 ml Lemon zest 5 g Grapes 100 g Blueberries 100 g Honey 20 ml
Note: You can flexibly use various fruits along with watermelon such as: strawberries, oranges, pineapples, apples,… to make the dish more diverse.
How to make Fruit Watermelon Salad
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Prepare the ingredients
Peel the watermelon, use an animal-shaped mold to cut into various pieces. Wash the grapes and blueberries, then drain. Peel the rockmelon and scoop it into small round balls with a spoon.
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Mix the salad dressing
Mix 1 tablespoon of lemon juice with 3 tablespoons of honey and grated lemon zest.
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Mix all the ingredients
Add grapes, blueberries, melon, and watermelon into a large bowl, drizzle lemon sauce on top and mix well.
Serve the salad on a plate and sprinkle a little grated lemon zest, and it’s done.
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Product
Sweet and refreshing watermelon cut into fun animal shapes, vitamin-rich fruits along with a light lemon zest sauce make an amazing combination.
Fruit salad is an excellent choice for those on a diet!
5. Watermelon and cherry tomato salad
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Watermelon and cherry tomato salad For 2 people
Watermelon 500 g Onion 100 g Cilantro 10 g Lemon juice 10 ml Salt 5 g Cherry tomatoes 100 g Mint leaves 10 g Lemon zest 5 g Pepper 5 g
How to make Watermelon and Cherry Tomato Salad
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Prepare the ingredients
Peel and seed the watermelon, then cut it into small pieces. Peel and dice the onion. Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Wash the cilantro and mint leaves, then chop them finely.
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Mix all prepared ingredients
Add the watermelon, cherry tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and chopped mint into a bowl, then mix well with lime juice, salt, pepper, and lime zest.
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Final product
This salad is very low in calories, rich in vitamins A and C, very good for your digestive system and health, and it helps with weight loss effectively.
Tips for successful preparation
- Each type of salad will have a suitable dressing to accompany it, so you need to choose the appropriate dressing for each type of salad.
- Prepare a large bowl to help the salad ingredients absorb the seasoning evenly. You should mix the salad about 15 minutes before the meal.
- When buying vegetables for the salad, you should choose fresh, clean, and colorful vegetables. After purchasing, you must soak the vegetables in diluted salt water for about 20 minutes before processing. Since salad is made from raw vegetables, hygiene and food safety must be ensured.
- If you want to add meat, shrimp, fish, etc., you must cook these ingredients before mixing them with the vegetables. Additionally, don’t forget to dry the vegetables before mixing to keep the salad from losing its flavor.
How to choose fresh and delicious watermelons
- Red, sweet watermelons are usually those that are ripe with small, wilted stems, round and shiny skin, well-defined dark stripes, or have brown spots or puncture marks on the body of the watermelon.
- You should choose watermelons with a yellow or cream-colored bottom. Additionally, you need to check if the bottom is slightly indented, as the more indented it is, the sweeter the watermelon will be.
- If you feel that the weight of the watermelon is heavier than it looks, and when you knock on it, it makes a “thump” sound, then it will definitely be a juicy watermelon.
- Do not buy watermelons that are soft and mushy, with fresh green stems, or those that feel lighter than their appearance.
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With the recipe from TasteVN, you can successfully prepare 5 types of salad with watermelon to cool off this summer while joining hands to “Save the watermelon”. Wish you success!!!
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