Good. Bad. Odd.

It was Summer.  It was summer in Whistler.  I had an hour before my tee time and I decided to hit Araxi restaurant for their soup and sandwich special.  UNREAL is the best way to describe the menu that day.  An open faced Duck confit and Gruyere sandwich with a watermelon tequila soup.  Seriously good eats.  In homage to that unbelievable lunch, here are some great watermelon recipes.  Show me your melons, and I’ll show you a good time.

 

 

WATERMELON, FETA AND CUCUMBER SALAD

INGREDIENTS

  • 6 cups cubed seeded watermelon
  • 4 cups cubed English cucumber
  • Half cup crumbled feta (optional but yummy)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • Chopped mint or basil (fresh only!)
PREPARATION
Place the watermelon, feta and cucumber cubes in a large bowl, and gently toss with the salt and sugar. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss to coat.  Add chopped basil or mint.  Refrigerate for 15 minutes, then gently toss one last time before serving.

 

WATERMELON AND TOMATO SOUP

This great recipe is from: Self.com – Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups cubed watermelon (about a 2 1/2-lb piece)
  • 2 tomatoes (about 1/2 lb), quartered
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted almonds, ground
  • 1/2 shallot, quartered
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons feta, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon black olives, pitted and chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh mint

PREPARATION

Blend watermelon, tomatoes, almonds, shallot, lemon juice, vinegar and oil in a food processor until smooth. Divide soup among 4 bowls and top with feta, olives and mint.

The skinny

147 calories per serving 5 g fat (0.9 g saturated), 25.9 g carbs, 2.5 g fiber, 5.5 g protein

 

WATERMELON MARGARITA

INGREDIENTS

  • Watermelon juice
  • Lime juice
  • Triple Sec
  • Tequila
  • Lime (wedge for garnish, you can also use a watermelon slice)
  • Salt for glasses (optional)

To make watermelon juice, cut fresh watermelon into chunks, place in a blender or food processor, and puree until smooth. Pour the puree through a fine-mesh strainer. One medium watermelon will make 6 to 8 cups juice.

 

Photo Credit: HousewifeBliss.com