Tipsy Red-and-Yellow Watermelon Salad

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living- August 2012

Serves 8 people

Categories: Salad- Salad Dressings- Slaw

Ingredients

  • 1/2 (6 lb.) red watermelon
  • 1/2 (6 lb.) yellow watermelon
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 10 to 12 lemons)
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vodka
  • 1/3 cup black raspberry liqueur
  • Pinch of fine sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint
  • Garnish: fresh mint sprigs

Directions

  1. Scoop watermelons unto balls using various size watermelon ballers, and place watermelon in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk together lemon juice and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl until sugar dissolves. Pour lemon juice mixture over watermelon balls; gently stir to coat. Cover and chill 1 to 2 hours.
  3. Gently toss watermelon balls. Sprinkle with chopped fresh mint. Serve immediately with a slotted spoon.

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