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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 51.8
  • Total Fat: 1.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.2 mg
  • Sodium: 43.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
  • Protein: 2.5 g

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Creamy Watermelon Salad

Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
Creamy Watermelon Salad

Introduction

Watermelon is a favorite summer dessert, but it makes a lovely salad, too. Here, creamy citrus dressing pairs with the sweet melon and crunchy celery. Watermelon is a favorite summer dessert, but it makes a lovely salad, too. Here, creamy citrus dressing pairs with the sweet melon and crunchy celery.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    Dressing:
    1 lemon, zested and juiced (use one teaspoon)
    1 lime zested and juiced (use one tablespoon)
    1/2 bunch cilantro or 1 bunch parsley, leaves only, chopped
    1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper

    Salad:
    5-6 cups seedless watermelon, cubed*
    2 stalks celery, sliced
    1 red onion, thinly sliced
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled

    * If you can find a "personal" size watermelon, that's the perfect size for this recipe.



Tips

Use sweet Vidalia onions and fennel to change up the recipe.
Add a handful of pitted Kalamata olives for extra flavor.


Directions

Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.

Toss together all the salad ingredients with the dressing. Serve chilled.

Keep the salad and dressing separate until just before serving if you make this dish ahead.

Serving Size: Makes 8 cups, one cup per serving.






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  • SOXFANNH


    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    I made this with lots of fresh mint, some in the dressing and some in the salad, instead of cilantro or parsley. Really delicious and refreshing on a very hot day. - 6/22/12

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  • HORSESX4


    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Will try. May not use the onions. - 7/20/12

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  • CBANDCB

    Incredible!
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    I made this last night for my "day of retirement cocktail hour". I added about 1/3 cup of lite sour cream to increase the creaminess. It tasted great and everyone praised it (none had ever thought about watermelon in a salad before). Will make again and again.
    - 5/31/12

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  • CHRISFROMCT


    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    I've never had watermelon as a main dish; what a clever idea!

    One of the many things that's so good about watermelon is that, in HOT and HUMID weather it helps keep you hydrated - 5/28/12

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  • 3LITTLEPIGSRWE

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    What a unique and refreshing salad this is--and a calorie bargain, too. Made it exactly as directed, except used only a quarter of a red onion because that was all I had in the house. Interesting flavor combinations; watermelon becomes less fruit-like and more vegetable-like. Yum. Will make again. - 6/21/12

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  • DSTENORE

    O.K.
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    It was just ok, would make again. Didn't care for the dressing at all. I prefer my own watermelon salad. I mix watermelon, few pistachios over arugula. lighter dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, blood orange vinegar, couple DROPS of agave, salt and pepper, micro-cilantro optional. - 6/21/12

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  • SAFIYAH9

    Incredible!
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    Wow, what a wonderful mix of tastes. This is delicious! I added some chopped basil to the recipe as we have tons of it and I love it. Yum! - 6/9/12

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  • WAKINGUPTO42

    Very Good
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    This was really tasty and may have reawakened my love for watermelon. - 5/30/12

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  • JUSTYNA7

    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    I added chunks of roast cold chicken and it was DELICIOUS! - 5/29/12

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  • LOVE2DANCE2381

    Incredible!
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    Hard to believe these ingredients go so well together but they do! I made some minor adjustments-used the entire 5 oz container of Greek yogurt and added 1 Tbl of honey to the dressing and I cheated, was out of fresh cilantro so used 1-2 Tbl of the refridgerated tube. The celery makes the dish! - 5/29/12

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  • CAZLINR

    Good
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    PLEASE DON'T COMMENT UNLESS YOU've tried it? otherwise your comments are not informative. I tried itvand it was good. For us there was a bit too much cilantro,but the texture was great and it's nice to have a recipe that uses watermelon as a main ingredient. Thanks. - 5/28/12

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  • IMAVISION


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    This sounds absolutely "perfect" - you can bet that it will be served by me this coming week!

    Thank you! - 5/28/12

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  • SINGPRAISE3

    Very Good
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    This was delicious. Everyone loved it at the cookout. - 9/11/12

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  • YDNASK2


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    Sounds good - am going to make it for dinner tonight. - 8/25/12

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  • NANCY-


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    Nice for a change of pace. Simple and quick to make.Used parsley, perhaps I would have liked it more with the cilantro ... or maybe dill. - 8/7/12

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  • ENITRUTH


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    Tasted okay. Steamed my onions and let it cool before adding. Great variety for me rather than plain watermelon. May add a little honey next time if watermelon is not sweet. - 7/30/12

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  • WATERBABY531


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    lOOKS YUMMY. - 7/20/12

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  • SUGARSMOM2


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    surprise this is tastey - 7/19/12

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  • TJONES712


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    This fresh salad looks very good i will be trying this soon cause i love watermelon. - 7/19/12

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  • DEEO12


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    Not sure if i want to try onions with watermelon?Interesting recipe. I will not knock it till i try it. - 7/19/12

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  • NEVERGIVINGUP4


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    Sounds Great! - 7/12/12

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  • NYX_2007

    Very Good
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    Awesome!!
    I will DEFINATELY make this again! - 6/27/12

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  • CBARBEAR


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    interesting. - 6/21/12

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  • BUBRA007


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    Sounds great! I have all the ingredients in the fridge except for the yogurt and cilantro...I'll try it without those or make a trip to the supermarket! Thanks! - 6/21/12

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  • TONYSTANTON


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    looks really good cant wait to try. - 6/21/12

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  • ERIN1957


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    this is saved and I will be trying it, what a great idea to change it up a bit...I love old things with a new twist for fun and excitement. Thanks! - 5/29/12

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  • DR_DEEPA

    Very Good
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    Healthy Brunch. - 5/29/12

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  • DOTSHE


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    oh im soo gonna try this u cant go wrong with watermelon n feta ive had similar salad n they added fresh mint to it - 5/28/12

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  • JODIEFAYE

    Incredible!
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    I really liked this refreshing salad, minus the onions. - 5/28/12

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  • CHRIS3874

    Very Good
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    I can't wait to try this except I might swap cottage cheese for the feta. I have to admit I am not a huge fan of fruit in (non fruit) salads. No raisins or apples in coleslaw for me. - 5/28/12

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  • SISTERDOE


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    This looks beautiful and sounds delicious & refreshing! - 5/28/12

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  • MYSTERY-LADY1


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    Sooo Yummy - 5/28/12

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  • LDOMINY

    Very Good
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    nice combination of flavours - 5/28/12

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  • KATREECE


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    This Sounds Wonderful but I think I would Leave out the Cilantro it always tates bitter to me. Trying it today. - 5/28/12

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  • PATTRISH44

    Incredible!
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    This is great. A nice variation of a fruit salad. Thanks so much!
    - 5/28/12

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  • NICKKI-M1


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    I am going to try this!!! Looks so yummy!!! :) - 5/28/12

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  • BONNYR


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    This was a hit! - 5/28/12

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  • PATRICIAANN46

    Incredible!
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    I used Parsley as my DH does NOT like Cilantro and I also added walnuts. Delicious!!! - 5/28/12

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  • HANAHSCLOUDY

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    I really liked this, first time using cilantro. Maybe a tad to much?

    It looked like the picture shown here. I was impressed. - 5/27/12

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  • LOVE7755


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    can't wait to make it!! looks so yummy! - 5/26/12

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  • -THINQ-

    Incredible!
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    this is DELICIOUS! THANKS for posting it here today, when i had all the ingredients & a Healthy Birthday party to go to! YAY! - 5/26/12

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