YOUR PRODUCE MAN'S
WONDERFUL WATERMELON RECIPES

MARINATED WATERMELON WITH HERB CHEESE
Ingredients

Watermelon Ingredients:
16 ea Watermelon melonballer scoops
2 TBS Fresh squeezed orange juice
1 TBS Olive oil
½ tsp Mint (chopped)

Herb Goat Cheese Ingredients:

2 ounces California goat
2 ounces Cream cheese
1 tsp Garlic (minced)
1 tsp Chives (chopped)
1 tsp Thyme (chopped)
4 ea Brioche croutons (1/2 “ thick)
2 ounces Assorted mixed greens
1/2 ounce Balsamic vinegar
To taste Salt and white pepper

Instructions
· Preparing the watermelon: Scoop watermelon balls out, and discard seeds. Place in small mixing bowl and toss with orange juice, olive oil, and mint. Set aside at room temperature.
· Take leftover scraps of watermelon and discard seeds. Place in blender and add small amount of white wine vinegar, to taste. Use this as a garnish on plate.
· Preparing the salad: combine cheeses, garlic, and herbs; mix well until all ingredients are combined. Season with salt and pepper. Place equal amounts on top of brioche croutons.
· Place crouton in the middle of each of 4 salad plates and set four watermelon balls on top of each crouton. Garnish with small amount of mixed greens tossed with balsamic vinegar. Drizzle some vinegar and watermelon puree on plate as garnish.

MELON SALAD WITH LIME YOGURT DRESSING
Ingredients

1/2 cup Milk
1cup Yogurt, preferably not fat-free
1 TBS Honey
1 ea Cantaloupe
1/2 ea Honeydew melon
1/2 ea Watermelon
2 TBS Light brown sugar
2 ea Limes, cut into wedge

Instructions
· In a bowl, whisk together the milk, yogurt, and honey. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
· When ready to serve, peel and seed the melons and cut into 1-inch cubes. Combine them in a bowl, toss lightly, and divide the mixture among dessert bowls (preferably glass, so that you can see the melon colors).
· Drizzle yogurt sauce on top of the fruit. Sprinkle each serving with about 2 teaspoons brown sugar and serve with lime wedges to squeeze over the fruit at the table.

WATERMELON GRANITA
Ingredients

1/4 cup Sugar
Lemon juice
4 & 1/2 cups Watermelon juice
¼ cup Melon flavored liqueur

Instructions
· Add sugar and lemon to melon or watermelon juice, to correct flavor. Add liqueur.
· Pour mixture into shallow sheet pan to a depth of approximately 1/4-inch. Place in freezer. (If you pour any deeper, ice crystals will not form properly).
· When you see a layer of ice on the surface, scrape to break it up and put pan back in freezer. Continue this process until completely frozen. Final product should look like sequins.