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Made from Scratch Watermelon Jello Salad | Basilmomma

June 28, 2011 By admin 11 comments

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Watermelon Jello salad with feta and mint is a delicious summer side salad recipe. Fresh fruit is added to homemade watermelon Jello and then topped with fresh mint and feta cheese. This watermelon Jello salad recipe makes a perfect light dessert, too.

Watermelon Jello salad is a delicious summer salad recipe. Fresh fruit is added to made-from-scratch watermelon Jello, then topped with feta and fresh mint.

Have you ever noticed, that as great as it is to crack open a box of Jello, it always tastes a little fake and artificial when you eat it?  I mean, yes, it is great to make for the kids, but I don’t serve it often for guests.  Not that I had snooty guests coming, but I was not going to serve this particular couple a box of watermelon jello with a handful of fruit thrown in.  For my kids, yes.  Other adults (that had previously mentioned that they knew I was going to serve something great) not so much.  There is this totally mistaken notion that because I blog about my cooking that I am the next Top Chef!  No, really I am not.

But, I do admit that I like to serve good food to my family and friends and I do enjoy it when they like it…better yet, ask for more.  But on this particular day I wanted to do more than whisk a box of gelatin with hot water. Making watermelon Jello from scratch, using fresh watermelon juice, gives great flavor with minimal work involved.

Making this recipe isn’t too hard, but it does take a bit of hands off time to allow the Jello to set up.

Making watermelon Jello from scratch

Whisk to make sure gelatin is dissolved

 

Homemade watermelon Jello, with fruit


Add fresh fruit of choice to the mix then pop it in the refrigerator.

 

Watermelon Jello Salad, made from scratch

Like I said, my Jello is a bit thin. Use a smaller dish for thicker Jello.

Tips for Making Watermelon Jello Salad from Scratch:

  • The Jello does need time to set, so start it in the morning or the night before.  I used peaches and grapes as my add in fruits, but use what fresh fruit you have on hand.  Fresh pears would be nice as well, but I didn’t have any.
  • The Jello salad will set and present itself best if made in a 2 quart dish.  The one I used is too big, so my Jello isn’t very thick.  Next time, I will use an 8 inch square pan.
Watermelon Jello salad may look and sound odd, but try it; you will be pleasantly surprised. The Jello salad is so good, it can be served as a salad before dinner, not just as a dessert. Both sweet and savory, it is definitely a palate cleanser. Man, is this watermelon Jello salad is good! ????
Watermelon Jello salad with feta and mint is a delicious summer side salad recipe. Fresh fruit is added to homemade watermelon Jello and then topped with fresh mint and feta cheese. This watermelon Jello salad recipe makes a perfect light dessert, too.
This recipe is inspired by a recipe from Better Homes and Gardens magazine. 
Heather Tallman

Total Servings 10 servings

Watermelon Jello Salad with Feta and Mint

Watermelon Jello is made from scratch, using fresh watermelon juice. Fresh fruit is added and the Jello is topped with feta cheese and fresh mint.

4 hrPrep (inc. refrigeration & rest time)

10 minCook Time

4 hr, 10 Total Time

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Ingredients

  • 2 envelopes of unflavored gelatin powder
  • 2 C watermelon juice (puree watermelon and run it through a strainer. the ‘water’ will be left)
  • 1 1/2 C white grape juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 C of chopped fresh fruit.  I used peaches and green grapes.
  • Garnish:
  • crumbled feta cheese
  • fresh mint leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over the watermelon water.  Let sit for 5 minutes.  Add the zest and juice and cook on a low heat until gelatin is dissolved, about 10 minutes.
  2. Add half of this mixture to a pretty, 2 quart dish (as you do not un-mold this jello) and sprinkle the fruit over the top.  Cover with plastic and refrigerate for 90 minutes.  Allow remaining watermelon liquid to sit at room temp.  I just left the saucepan on the stove.
  3. After the first layer has set, carefully spoon the remaining mixture over the top and return to the refrigerator.  Allow to chill for a few more hours, or until set.
  4. When ready to serve, cut into squares and garnish with the feta and fresh mint. 
Cuisine: Side Dish | Recipe Type: Salad
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11 responses to “Made from Scratch Watermelon Jello Salad | Basilmomma”

  1. I Am Not Superwoman says:
    June 28, 2011 at 2:10 pm
    What a great spin on what would normally be a *boring* jello dish. Love it! And love feta. I will be trying this. Thanks for sharing.
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  2. Sneaky Vegan says:
    June 28, 2011 at 4:10 pm
    Oh my gosh this sounds so yummy! Not normally Jell-o fan but will definitely try it!
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  3. Safire says:
    June 28, 2011 at 6:08 pm
    Wow! This looks really yummy! I've spent the past 20 minutes reading the rest of your posts and they all look great! Joining up with your reader. PS- Cool whisk!
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  4. Lynda says:
    June 28, 2011 at 6:49 pm
    Very creative. I am not a fan of melon, but you have me thinking about other flavors! Nice pictures!!
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  5. Debbie says:
    June 28, 2011 at 8:45 pm
    I would never have thought of adding feta cheese and mint to jello. It sounds very good though and grown-up-y as you mentioned. (Your blog always makes me hungry. thanks a lot!)Visiting from SITS - hope you have a great evening.
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  6. Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says:
    June 28, 2011 at 11:22 pm
    This is SO clever! brilliant use of jello! Mary
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  7. carolinaheartstrings says:
    June 29, 2011 at 12:22 am
    That does look good and I am not at all a jello eater. Wonderful pictures.
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  8. Kelly says:
    June 29, 2011 at 12:53 am
    Wow this looks so delicious! Loving your site and so glad to be your newest follower! :)
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  9. [email protected] says:
    June 29, 2011 at 2:53 pm
    That's just genius. Genius! What a great thing to do with watermelon -- and it won't even dribble down your shirt.
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  10. Mia says:
    August 25, 2011 at 11:27 am
    Yum! I love this combination, Heather.
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  11. Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says:
    July 3, 2012 at 7:30 pm
    I think I could actually go for Jello this way. And watermelon and feta are perfect together.
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