Watermelon Salad with Goat Cheese and Candied Pistachios

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Watermelon, goat cheese, candied pistachios and the sweet flavor of C&H® Organic Sugar combine to create a light and refreshing salad like no other.

Prep Time
15
minutes
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Servings
4 servings

1/3 cup C&H® Powdered Sugar

1 tablespoon Water

1/2 cup Slightly salted pistachios, shelled

1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil

4 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons C&H® Organic Raw Cane Sugar

1/2 teaspoon Garlic, finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon Salt

½ teaspoon Ground black pepper

½ cup Red onion, thinly sliced

3 cups Seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 cup English cucumber, sliced

2 tablespoons Mint leaves

2 ounces Fresh goat cheese, crumbled

½ teaspoon Sea salt, as garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl mix powdered sugar and water. Add pistachios to the mixture and combine until pistachios are well coated with the sugar mixture. Spread the pistachios in the prepared pan and bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, raw cane sugar, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Add the red onion to the mixture and set aside.

Step 4

In a large serving plate, combine watermelon and cucumber. Add the red onions and the dressing. Toss salad.

Step 5

Top salad with candied pistachios, fresh goat cheese, and torn mint leaves. Garnish with sea salt.

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