Tipsy Red-and-Yellow Watermelon Salad
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Southern Living- August 2012
Serves 8 peopleCategories: 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
- Scoop watermelons unto balls using various size watermelon ballers, and place watermelon in a large bowl.
- 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.
- Gently toss watermelon balls. Sprinkle with chopped fresh mint. Serve immediately with a slotted spoon.