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The Food Factor: Fire & Ice Watermelon Salad

Video by Jonathan Parrish

Every once in a while, I get the urge to try a recipe that is totally different from anything I’ve ever tasted. Fire & Ice Watermelon Salad uses sweet, cubed watermelon, but adds savory flavors and fresh mint for a unique and refreshing salad.

If you are one of those people who adds salt to your cantaloupe or watermelon, this is for you! The combination of flavors may make picky eaters raise their eyebrows, but I challenge our adventurous eaters to give this one a chance.

Fire and Ice Watermelon Salad

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

6 cups watermelon, rind removed, cut into large chunks
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/3 cup torn mint leaves
1 Tablespoon red pepper flakes
2/3 cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chili powder

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine watermelon, onions, mint and red pepper flakes.
2. In a small bowl, mix vinegar, oil and chili powder.
3. Drizzle vinegar mixture over watermelon mixture and serve.

Thanks to our friends at the University of Arkansas Extension for a printable version of this recipe.

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