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primitive makes watermelon and tomato salad
« on: July 02, 2011, 11:47:15 AM »
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The Minimalist: Watermelon and Tomato Salad

Tomato and watermelon are both fruits, and they’re obviously somewhat similar in appearance, but it when it comes to flavor and texture, they’re opposites. I fell in love with the combination of sweet and savory, tender and crunchy. The addition of vinaigrette, scallions, blue cheese and a tiny sprinkle of cayenne pepper turns the pairing into a salad that satisfies every taste bud, and is pretty refreshing on a hot summer day.

http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/01/the-m...

I've never tried it, but if I did, I'd skip the scallions and peppers and dump some sour cream on it.

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Lucinda  (1000+ posts)        Sat Jul-02-11 03:51 AM
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1. Hmm...a combination of flavors that I haven't tried yet.

Sounds really good too. Will definitely give it a try!

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Re: primitive makes watermelon and tomato salad
« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2011, 04:29:58 PM »
Watermelon is on sale here starting tomorrow so I have to pick some up. The only thing is it goes bad fast for some reason, any hints?
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Re: primitive makes watermelon and tomato salad
« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2011, 06:24:26 PM »
Quote from: Ballygrl on July 02, 2011, 04:29:58 PM
Watermelon is on sale here starting tomorrow so I have to pick some up. The only thing is it goes bad fast for some reason, any hints?
Take it home. Eat it. Problem solved. You're welcome.
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Re: primitive makes watermelon and tomato salad
« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2011, 06:31:34 PM »
Quote from: GOBUCKS on July 02, 2011, 06:24:26 PM
Take it home. Eat it. Problem solved. You're welcome.

I can't eat the whole thing in 1 day though.
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Re: primitive makes watermelon and tomato salad
« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2011, 06:38:00 PM »
Quote from: Ballygrl on July 02, 2011, 06:31:34 PM
I can't eat the whole thing in 1 day though.

You could try; watermelon's mostly water anyway.
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Re: primitive makes watermelon and tomato salad
« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2011, 06:41:54 PM »
Quote from: Ballygrl on July 02, 2011, 06:31:34 PM
I can't eat the whole thing in 1 day though.
It keeps okay for a couple of days. You need a helper.


I bought one once that had apparently been frozen.
When I cut it, it ran out all over the countertop and onto the floor.
I mean, totally. The rind was as empty as a bongo drum.
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Re: primitive makes watermelon and tomato salad
« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2011, 07:13:19 PM »
I'll totally make a mess tomorrow cutting it up and putting it in the storage container. No way could I eat the whole thing in 1 day and the darn thing only stays fresh a few days.
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Re: primitive makes watermelon and tomato salad
« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2011, 07:13:43 PM »
I dunno, it might be good. But I kind of avoid tomatos. There is something about them. I can't really explain it. They taste fine but they just kind of "over power" my tounge. I just can't eat them unless they are almost buried by other flavors and I don't think watermelon can do that.
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Re: primitive makes watermelon and tomato salad
« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2011, 07:59:55 PM »
Bally,

We always manage to keep watermelon longer by storing the unused portion in the refrigerator with saran wrap stretched over the exposed portion. 
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Re: primitive makes watermelon and tomato salad
« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2011, 08:26:34 PM »
For me, the key with both tomatoes and watermelon is to always eat them at room temperature.
They taste sooo much sweeter when they aren't cold.
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Re: primitive makes watermelon and tomato salad
« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2011, 08:31:23 PM »
Room temperature tomatoes always, and watermelon cool (but not cold), or room temperature.  Also, I always just eat the watermelon seeds. 
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Re: primitive makes watermelon and tomato salad
« Reply #11 on: July 02, 2011, 08:33:51 PM »
Quote from: BattleHymn on July 02, 2011, 08:31:23 PM
Also, I always just eat the watermelon seeds.

That's very odd.  I do too, when I'm too lazy to pick them out.  No intestinal hazard's ever happened.
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Re: primitive makes watermelon and tomato salad
« Reply #12 on: July 02, 2011, 08:37:32 PM »
Watermelon!

Here's my take on it. Core a large plug out of it, pour in some good potent 'shine, replace plug, let stand for a few hours in a tube of ice, cut it up, and everyone that eats it will be really happy!!!    :-) :-) :-)
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Re: primitive makes watermelon and tomato salad
« Reply #13 on: July 02, 2011, 09:10:23 PM »
Quote from: BattleHymn on July 02, 2011, 07:59:55 PM
Bally,

We always manage to keep watermelon longer by storing the unused portion in the refrigerator with saran wrap stretched over the exposed portion.

I've tried that, I've tried everything. I think I just have to buy a smaller portion of it.
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Re: primitive makes watermelon and tomato salad
« Reply #14 on: July 02, 2011, 09:44:11 PM »
Quote from: Ballygrl on July 02, 2011, 07:13:19 PM
I'll totally make a mess tomorrow cutting it up and putting it in the storage container. No way could I eat the whole thing in 1 day and the darn thing only stays fresh a few days.

I saw a recipe the other day on Better Homes & Gardens web site (bhg.com) for watermelon martinis. You could do it with the extra.  :-)

Puree chunks of watermelon in the blender til smooth, then pour puree into a pitcher and keep in refrigerator.

To make the martinis....in a blender put some puree, some ice cubes, some lemon vodka, lime juice, and Cointreau or Triple Sec, bit of sugar. Blend until ice is chopped up. Pour into a martini glass. I'd rim the glass in sugar instead of adding it to the mix.

Can't remember the quantities, but recipe is under the recipe section, and I think it was called "summer drinks" or something similar, there were about 20 or so recipes in the category.
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Re: primitive makes watermelon and tomato salad
« Reply #15 on: July 02, 2011, 10:04:21 PM »
Gross, I love both but not together.
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« Reply #16 on: July 02, 2011, 10:09:00 PM »
Quote from: GOBUCKS on July 02, 2011, 08:26:34 PM
For me, the key with both tomatoes and watermelon is to always eat them at room temperature.
They taste sooo much sweeter when they aren't cold.

Yep!
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Re: primitive makes watermelon and tomato salad
« Reply #17 on: July 04, 2011, 05:44:49 AM »
Quote from: Ballygrl on July 02, 2011, 04:29:58 PM
Watermelon is on sale here starting tomorrow so I have to pick some up. The only thing is it goes bad fast for some reason, any hints?

Buy it every day . . . it's more "European." :tongue:
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Re: primitive makes watermelon and tomato salad
« Reply #18 on: July 04, 2011, 08:44:47 AM »
Quote from: debk on July 02, 2011, 09:44:11 PM
I saw a recipe the other day on Better Homes & Gardens web site (bhg.com) for watermelon martinis. You could do it with the extra.  :-)

Puree chunks of watermelon in the blender til smooth, then pour puree into a pitcher and keep in refrigerator.

To make the martinis....in a blender put some puree, some ice cubes, some lemon vodka, lime juice, and Cointreau or Triple Sec, bit of sugar. Blend until ice is chopped up. Pour into a martini glass. I'd rim the glass in sugar instead of adding it to the mix.

Can't remember the quantities, but recipe is under the recipe section, and I think it was called "summer drinks" or something similar, there were about 20 or so recipes in the category.

I don't drink LOL. I just chopped it on and put it in a container. We're going to a picnic so I'll just bring some watermelon with me.
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Re: primitive makes watermelon and tomato salad
« Reply #19 on: July 04, 2011, 08:45:32 AM »
Quote from: BlueStateSaint on July 04, 2011, 05:44:49 AM
Buy it every day . . . it's more "European." :tongue:

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Re: primitive makes watermelon and tomato salad
« Reply #20 on: July 04, 2011, 11:49:05 AM »
Quote from: debk on July 02, 2011, 09:44:11 PM
I saw a recipe the other day on Better Homes & Gardens web site (bhg.com) for watermelon martinis. You could do it with the extra.  :-)

Puree chunks of watermelon in the blender til smooth, then pour puree into a pitcher and keep in refrigerator.

To make the martinis....in a blender put some puree, some ice cubes, some lemon vodka, lime juice, and Cointreau or Triple Sec, bit of sugar. Blend until ice is chopped up. Pour into a martini glass. I'd rim the glass in sugar instead of adding it to the mix.

Can't remember the quantities, but recipe is under the recipe section, and I think it was called "summer drinks" or something similar, there were about 20 or so recipes in the category.
Eeeewwww.
A martini uses gin, never vodka, with a little ice.
You can drip in a tiny dollop of vermouth, but only to avoid admitting you drink straight gin.
You can add up to a half jar of olives, preferably the big ones stuffed with blue cheese.

Anything else makes it a drink for Barbie dolls.
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Re: primitive makes watermelon and tomato salad
« Reply #21 on: July 04, 2011, 11:52:06 AM »
Quote from: GOBUCKS on July 04, 2011, 11:49:05 AM
Eeeewwww.
A martini uses gin, never vodka, with a little ice.
You can drip in a tiny dollop of vermouth, but only to avoid admitting you drink straight gin.
You can add up to a half jar of olives, preferably the big ones stuffed with blue cheese.

Anything else makes it a drink for Barbie dolls.

MY martinis are Grey Goose vodka, no vermouth, and preferably the big blue cheese stuffed olives.  :tongue:

I did have 2 lemon drop ones last night that were quite good.  :yahoo:
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Re: primitive makes watermelon and tomato salad
« Reply #22 on: July 04, 2011, 11:55:10 AM »
Quote from: debk on July 04, 2011, 11:52:06 AM
MY martinis are Grey Goose vodka, no vermouth, and preferably the big blue cheese stuffed olives.  :tongue:

I did have 2 lemon drop ones last night that were quite good.  :yahoo:
That actually sounds great, but I'd scratch the vodka.
Those olives are off the chart.
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Re: primitive makes watermelon and tomato salad
« Reply #23 on: July 04, 2011, 05:47:53 PM »
Intelligence is knowing a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is not putting tomatoes in fruit salad
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Re: primitive makes watermelon and tomato salad
« Reply #24 on: July 04, 2011, 06:09:24 PM »
Quote from: Big Don on July 04, 2011, 05:47:53 PM
Intelligence is knowing a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is not putting tomatoes in fruit salad
Wisdom is also the guy who first thought of smushing blue cheese into humongous olives.
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