Fresh Watermelon and Fruit Salad
"My DBF(the truck driver) came home with extra watermelons from his delivery so I had to do somthing with them. This is very tasty, colorful and refreshing on a warm day."
photo by Rita1652
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
20
ingredients
- 1 watermelon (seedless is so much easier)
- 1 honeydew melon
- 1 cantaloupe
- 1 fresh pineapple
- 473.18 ml strawberries
- 473.18 ml blueberries
- 473.18 ml raspberries
- 9.85 ml lemon juice
- 29.58 ml lime juice
- 29.58 ml orange juice
- 78.78 ml water
- 157.80 ml sugar
directions
- Slice the watermelon lengthwise about 1/3 of the way from the top.
- This will be your bowl so you may have to slice a small portion off the bottom in order for it to sit flat.
- Either ball or chunk the watermelon flesh.
- Hollow out the watermelon shell completely.
- Ball or chunk the remaining melons.
- Chunk the pineapple.
- Mix all the fruits in the melon bowl.
- Combine the juices, water and sugar together.
- Pour over the fruits and toss lightly.
- Chill if desired or serve immediately.
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Reviews
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Wonderful flavour and pretty. I added all but the honeydew, strawberries and raspberries as I didn't have those freshly on hand at the time and didn't want to use frozen berries. Everything I used was fresh except for boxed orange juice which I would also add fresh next time. I will make this again possibly without the pineapple as there was some left at the end per my family. -
I prepared this for my father's bridge BBQ event. The overall comments were "great". Was a hit. Enough was left over that my husband and I enjoyed it for our dinner. I did not have fresh blueberries or raspberries but was fine without. This recipe will be used many times. Linda -
This turned out great. I'm taking this to a family reunion next month and wanted to try it first before I sprang it on the rest of the family! The next time I make it I'm going to use less water and bump up the juices. Oh and like one of the other reviewers I also saved the juices & add a shot of vodka! YUM! Thanks for two great ideas! Teena -
I made this over the weekend for my son's birthday party. Not a single bite was left and so many people commented on the presentations! This was a delicious and refreshing summer treat! I left out the raspberries and added red seedless grapes. Yummy! -
I added some orange flavored vodka to the orange juice mixture. Very refreshing. The juices that was left on the bottom I froze for fruit slushes for an other day! Thanks Laurie!
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
LAURIE
Ottawa, 52
<p>Before I get to the details let me tell you how I rate recipes.....and tell you how I feel about others ratings! <br /> <br />5 STARS....This recipe was excellant, we liked it very much, the directions were very clear and if I made any minor substitutions I noted it. It would most likely be made again, many times! <br /> <br />4 STARS....This recipe was good, we liked it but I made changes either in taste or it was not clear in something, but I would consider making it again. <br /> <br />3 STARS....This recipe was not something that got approval from the majority. Either it just didnt work in preparation, directions, or taste. I will tell you why and would not make it again unless I altered it much! <br /> <br />2, 1 STARS.....I DO NOT give these as I feel they are NOT worthy....especially if the recipe previously had good reviews and by my giving a low one would jeopardize the ratings. I would appreciate this reciprocated with reviews to my recipes. <br /> <br />0 STARS....COMMENTS I will leave no stars and comments on something that did not work out for me and I will be honest and tell you why. <br /> <br />I DETEST IT WHEN PEOPLE CHANGE YOUR RECIPE OR DONT EVEN MAKE IT THEN LEAVE YOU LOW REVIEWS. PEOPLE WHO DO THAT ARE JUST BEING VINDICTIVE OR JUST PLAIN STUPIDLY CRUEL. Examples of some I've gotten would be: 1 star...This doesnt sound like something we would like 2 stars...too sweet for me, (this was on a all 5 star recipe). <br /> <br /> <br />Now for the details: <br />I was born, raised and still live in the same midwestern town where comfort food is what we thrive on, however my dream is to retire to the northwoods of Wisconsin.. (the sooner the better IMHO)! <br /> <br />I relish a recipe that is simple, quick and tastes great as I am a divorced mom to 4 very busy, active young adults (27, 25, 20 year old daughters and a 21 year old son.) Cooking time is at a premium as everyone is so busy, I never usually know who will be at my house for supper! I also try to find things that will reheat well. <br /> <br />I have worked for 30 years in the accounting field and presently semi retired. It is very nice for a change to not have to deal with the everyday stress of deadlines and office politics! It has been great cooking for pleasure, at my leisure, instead of to feed the troops! <br /> <br />Cooking relaxes me so I do it often and I love to cook for people who appreciate it. It is nothing for me to start a recipe at 10pm right before bedtime, and yes I have cooked all nite. Kind of a marathon!! <br /> <br />Cookbooks are my passion and I can't resist the ones that churches, schools etc. put together and well as the ones in the grocery stores. My collection numbers well over 2000 and where as some people go to bed with a good novel, my nightstand is full of cookbooks! <br /> <br />I love to bake and its nothing for me to make 15-20 different kinds of cookies and candies for the holidays. I guess that it has rubbed off on my oldest daughter who is a culinary school graduate and knee deep in pastry classes, hoping to become a pastry chef! <br /> <br />In March of 2002 I had gastric bypass, weight loss surgery and I have lost 125 pounds FOREVER, so now when I do cook it IS for everyone else to enjoy. <br /> <br />I love Zaar and all the friends I have made here, this sight is so addictive but yet so much fun! And the recipes aren't bad either..LOL! I know that in the years since Ive been a permanent fixture of this site I have acquired many great recipes and tons of cooks that I am proud to call my friends! I have also tried many foods that years ago I would never have even imagined.</p>
