Watermelon Salad with Cucumber and Gorgonzola

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Watermelon Salad with Cucumber and Gorgonzola

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Juicy, sweet watermelon adds a burst of colour and freshness to this simple cucumber and Gorgonzola salad. Enjoy it as an appetizer or pair it along with some burger patties or grilled chicken for a healthy summer feast. Use rich and tangy Feta or milder goat cheese instead if you ain't fance for sharper blue cheese.

	Mint Yoghurt Dressing	Mango Chilli Dressing
1 Organic cucumber 700 g Seedless watermelon, peeled and cut into triangles 80 g Gorgonzola, crumbled Fresh mint and basil leaves	125 g Plain Greek yoghurt, full fat A handful of fresh mint leaves 1 clove Garlic 1 tsp Freshly grated ginger Salt and pepper	1 Sweet ripe mango, peeled and diced 2 Peperoncini / hot chilli peppers 1 tbsp Fresh lime or lemon juice 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp Garlic infused honey or pure honey A handful of fresh basil leaves Salt and pepper

To make mint yoghurt dressing. Blend yoghurt, mint leaves, garlic and ginger in a blender until well combined. Transfer to a bowl and season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cover with plastic wrap. Store in the fridge until ready for use.
To make spicy mango dressing. Blend together the mango, chilli peppers, lime juice, ACV, honey and basil leaves until smooth and combined. Season with salt and pepper. Store in the fridge until ready for use.
Use a vegetable spiraliser to cut cucumber into noodle-like strands. Place a small bowl of either dressing in the centre of a large round serving platter. Place watermelon and cucumber noodles around dressing on the platter. Sprinkle with blue cheese and some fresh mint or basil leaves. Serve immediately.

54 comments:

Nancy Chan 21/6/20 08:28: Sweet and juicy watermelon and salad is just great for a warm day.
Vicki Bensinger 21/6/20 11:04: Angie what a beautiful salad and so refreshing during the hot summer months. Thanks for sharing!
Martyna 21/6/20 12:28: This dish look beautiful and it's definietly very tasty :)
Debra Eliotseats 21/6/20 15:11: Cucumbers and watermelons are a great combo but I would not have thought to pair them with Gorgonzola. I am loving those two dips/dressings!
Kitchen Riffs 21/6/20 17:09: We have one of those small seedless watermelons just begging us to cut up. I know what I'm using part of it for! Great salad -- thanks.
Eva Taylor 21/6/20 19:09: Gorgeous salad! We love watermelon and gorgonzola so I know we’d love this salad.
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foodtravelandwine 22/6/20 03:45: It looks pretty!...I never use watermelon in salad....I must try it!......Abrazotes, Marcela
愛shi家庭 22/6/20 05:12: What a COLOURFUL salad and so refreshing !
Iwona 22/6/20 07:18: Looks so delicious and colorful :)
ann low 22/6/20 08:28: Lovely plating! Looks healthy and refreshing~~
Sakuranko 22/6/20 10:20: Oh so nice and refreshing
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Natalia 22/6/20 13:28: Yum, so full of colors, textures abd flavours! Must be so refreshing, perfect for Summer ☺
All That I'm Eating 22/6/20 14:14: This looks so fresh and colourful, a perfect summer salad! And I like the sound of that mango dressing.
Ron 22/6/20 16:03: What a colorful and tasty looking plate of yum. I've eaten my share of watermelon, but never with these types of dressing. Oh and yes, I'll have a nice piece of grilled chicken and a glass of dry Riesling with mine and I'll be a happy camper...
Balvinder 22/6/20 17:32: The perfect summer salad! I never have tried watermelon and cucumber together with mango dressing but it sounds great.
Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine 22/6/20 18:05: fabulous presentation! I can eat this everyday and never tired of it!
Jeff the Chef 22/6/20 20:33: I love watermelon, especially in unusual contexts such as this salad!
Pam 22/6/20 20:59: So pretty!
fimere 22/6/20 21:38: bravo pour le visuel c'est super joli
bonne soirée
Heidi | The Frugal Girls 22/6/20 22:32: This is such a perfect summer salad recipe, so fresh and sweet!
Tisa Jacob 23/6/20 02:29: Such a wonderful, fresh salad idea. I like the two dressings, especially the mango chili one.
Rafeeda AR 23/6/20 07:34: I love anything to do with watermelon, especially with the heat we are living in. Those dips are so delicious and interesting, especially the mango one... Yum!
R's Rue 23/6/20 13:55: Yummy.
tigerfish 23/6/20 15:56: Tried watermelon with feta before and like the balance of sweet and salty. Lovely dressings for the watermelon cucumber salad! It's gonna be so hot over here this week - how nice to have watermelon and cucumber to cool it down ;p
Pam 23/6/20 17:34: What a great salad, Angie! And there is watermelon in the refrigerator now to try this. Thanks for the recipe! Take care
Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake 23/6/20 18:13: Such a beautiful, refreshing salad! I hear we have some excellent watermelon at the produce stand down the street....and this is a yummy way to indulge!!
Raymund 23/6/20 22:13: Watermelon and cheese is such a great combo, tried this as well with prosciutto and it was also good. The saltiness and sweetness combo gives it an edge
gluten Free A_Z Blog 24/6/20 02:47: Angie,
The presentation of that beautiful watermelon salad is spectacular! It sounds really good too with the blue cheese. Love it..
2pots2cook 24/6/20 18:06: Pinned and shared the beauty Angie !
Valentina 24/6/20 18:57: Another picturesque recipe. I love that you spiralize the cucumber, and it's such a great combination with watermelon. Perfect. :-) ~Valentina
Sonia 24/6/20 23:09: The salad looks so appetizing! Lovely presentation! I am going to try mango chilli dressing soon! Thanks for sharing!
Anonymous 24/6/20 23:51: This salad is such a wonderful blend of sweet and savory flavors, Angie!
savorthebest 25/6/20 05:03: This looks delicious and perfect for summer ;)
Happy Retiree's Kitchen 25/6/20 12:55: Your salad looks so attractive and on such pretty plates Angie. I am going to store this one away for our summer and it would look lovely and perfect for Christmas as well. Watermelons are one of my favourite fruits. Thanks so much for sharing this and your photographs are beautiful. Pauline
Nammi 25/6/20 13:52: oh my, those colours ! have to try your mango chilli dressing
Sherry's Pickings 25/6/20 14:51: oh how delicious and refreshing and pretty Angie! gotta love watermelon...
Marcellina 26/6/20 04:39: So pretty and refreshing! Here in Australia this would be a fantastic Christmas salad especially using your presentation! I love it!
The world of a vet 26/6/20 11:27: Interesting recipe, perfect for hot days!

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Ashley@CookNourishBliss 26/6/20 14:44: I loveeee watermelon salads this time of the year! Love all those fresh herbs!
Evi @ greenevi 26/6/20 16:37: What a gorgeous presentation!
Yi Reservation 26/6/20 23:20: What a refreshing salad! The yogurt based dressing sounds fabulous. Thanks for sharing.
Evi Erlinda 27/6/20 00:57: What a great summer treat!
Pattie @ Olla-Podrida 27/6/20 18:26: What a work of art this salad is! I can only imagine how good the combination of watermelon and Gorgonzola would be.
Arpita 29/6/20 17:16: Such a refreshing salad!!
SavoringTime in the Kitchen 29/6/20 19:55: This looks so delicious and refreshing, Angie! I love both of the dressings and gorgonzola. It has been so warm here I would welcome a plate of this delightful salad in front of me :)
Tanza Erlambang 30/6/20 13:56: love watermelon, especially during this time of summer seasons.
Thank you for recipe
Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness 1/7/20 04:03: Sounds like the perfect summer salad. Love the watermelon and cucumber combination.
Jeanette 2/7/20 01:28: Both of these dressings sound so good! We love watermelon in our family!
Gloria Baker 2/7/20 02:20: Angie this looks beautiful!!
Katerina Delidimou 2/7/20 14:04: Gorgonzola has a milder flavor compared to other blue cheeses. That would be a hit in my family!
mjskit 4/7/20 00:34: Unbelievable, I have ALL of these ingredients and a very BIG watermelon. This will be perfect for Sunday night after a larger 4th of July meal. Thanks for this recipe! It's gorgeous and looks SO GOOD!
Catherine 7/7/20 19:27: Another beautiful salad to enjoy. I love Gorgonzola cheese too. Perfect for the hot summer. xoxo Catherine
Anonymous 14/7/20 21:08: Well you may not have come across blackcurrants, but just look at that gorgeous watermelon. I adore watermelon, but never seem to find any good ones. Those dressings both sound good too, particularly the mint one. I'm really into mint at the moment, it must be summer!

Choclette x
Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina 15/7/20 16:38: Wow, Angie, you continue to be the most artistic cook/baker that I know! I love watermelon salads and truly like the option of the different dressings! Fabulous for any luncheon or special occasion! Pinning and saving!!!!