Drunken Watermelon Salad with Strawberries, Basil & Rosé
Recipe Date:
August 20, 2023
Serving Size:
4
Cook Time:
00:10:00
Difficulty:
Easy
Measurements:
Imperial (US)
Serve it as a cooling appetizer or a vibrant, healthy dessert. You can also make it into a light meal by accompanying it with a crusty baguette slathered with creamy goat cheese, and a fresh from the garden salad. Pair it with a cheese plate with chevre, ricotta salata or feta for entertaining. We recommend you have an extra bottle of Rosé to serve alongside.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle chilled Rosé
- 8 cups cubed, chilled watermelon
- 2 cups washed, hulled strawberries cut in ½
- 1/4 cup torn basil leaves
- 1/2 tsp pink peppercorns or 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black lava salt or coarse sea salt
- 4 chilled bowls or 1 large, chilled serving bowl
Directions
- Distribute the fruit evenly into 4-6 chilled individual serving bowls or into one large, chilled serving bowl.
- Top the fruit with torn basil.
- For individual servings, pour ½ cup chilled Rosé on the fruit per bowl. For a large serving, pour 2-1/2 cups of Rosé on the fruit. Feel free to add a little more Rosé if needed.
- Sprinkle evenly with pink peppercorns and black lava salt. Serve immediately with more chilled Rosé, of course.
