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!)
Watermelon and tomato gazpacho soup
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
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.
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YUMMY!! Added to my must-try list!
Thanks! The salad was TO DIE FOR!
I heart watermelon. Just so refreshing for summer!
i like the idea!