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Watermelon and Hearts of Palm Tower

Watermelon and Hearts of Palm Tower

Servings

2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 16 piece large melonballer scoops of watermelon yellow or red
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped mint
  • 1/4 cup chopped watermelon
  • 1 can hearts of palm 14 oz (jar will work)
  • 2 tablespoon herbed goat cheese room temp
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chopped scallion tails
  • 2 teaspoon chopped basil
  • 4 piece whole wheat bread toasted (crusts removed)
  • 1 1/2 cup assorted mixed greens

Instructions

  • Make some watermelon balls with watermelon baller, and dispose of any seeds.
  • Marinate melon balls in a bowl with orange juice, olive oil, and mint.
  • Set aside at room temperature.
  • Use leftover scraps of watermelon for dressing.
  • Cut the four hearts of palm into 2-in pieces. You will end up with 16 2-in pieces of hearts of palm
  • Mix together cream cheese, watermelon, goat cheese, garlic, scallion tails and basil. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.  Spread on top of toast.
  • Place four pieces of hearts of palm in center of the plate.
  • Top with bread.
  • Place four watermelon balls on top of each toasted slice of bread.
  • Top small amount of mixed greens tosses with Watermelon Salad Dressing.
  • Source:
  • Watermelon.org