Jul 14 2026
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Baby Heirloom Tomato & Compressed Melon Recipe

Inspired by ΜAU MIAMI
Time2h
Serves4

Pickled Watermelon Rind, Watermelon Dressing, Watermelon Granita

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Ingredients

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Pickled Watermelon Rind

Watermelon Dressing

Watermelon Granita

Salad Assembly

Method

Pickled Watermelon Rind

  1. 1

    Prepare the Rind

    Cut the green outer skin off the watermelon rind and cut the white part into thin strips.

  2. 2

    Make the Pickling Liquid

    In a pot, combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and water. Bring to a boil until sugar dissolves.

  3. 3

    Pickle the Rind

    Add the watermelon rind, cinnamon stick, and cloves to the pot. Simmer for 10 minutes and then let it cool. Store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before use.

Watermelon Dressing

  1. 4

    Prepare Watermelon Puree

    Blend fresh watermelon until smooth to make 1 cup of puree.

  2. 5

    Mix the Dressing

    In a bowl, whisk together watermelon puree, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Watermelon Granita

  1. 6

    Make the Granita

    In a bowl, combine watermelon puree, lime juice, and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved.

  2. 7

    Freeze

    Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and freeze for about 3-4 hours, scraping with a fork every 30 minutes until fluffy.

Salad Assembly

  1. 8

    Combine Ingredients

    In a serving dish, layer baby heirloom tomatoes, pickled watermelon rind, and fresh basil leaves.

  2. 9

    Drizzle Dressing

    Drizzle watermelon dressing over the salad and top with watermelon granita right before serving.

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