Repository: hhursev/recipe-scrapers
Pull request #197 (2020-07-23 02:20:21)

Add averiecooks.com parser
Quickly added a parser for https://www.averiecooks.com/


Patch:
diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
index 7fdf6cb6..03821ac3 100644
--- a/README.rst
+++ b/README.rst
@@ -52,6 +52,7 @@ Scrapers available for:
 - `https://www.acouplecooks.com <https://acouplecooks.com/>`_
 - `https://allrecipes.com/ <https://allrecipes.com/>`_
 - `https://archanaskitchen.com/ <https://archanaskitchen.com/>`_
+- `https://averiecooks.com/ <https://www.averiecooks.com/>`_
 - `https://bbc.com/ <https://bbc.com/food/recipes>`_
 - `https://bbc.co.uk/ <http://bbc.co.uk/food/recipes>`_
 - `https://bbcgoodfood.com/ <https://bbcgoodfood.com>`_
diff --git a/recipe_scrapers/__init__.py b/recipe_scrapers/__init__.py
index 0f4c6f5c..69cd3387 100644
--- a/recipe_scrapers/__init__.py
+++ b/recipe_scrapers/__init__.py
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ from tldextract import TLDExtract
 from .allrecipes import AllRecipes
 from .acouplecooks import ACoupleCooks
 from .archanaskitchen import ArchanasKitchen
+from .averiecooks import AverieCooks
 from .bbcfood import BBCFood
 from .bbcgoodfood import BBCGoodFood
 from .bettycrocker import BettyCrocker
@@ -88,6 +89,7 @@ SCRAPERS = {
     ACoupleCooks.host(): ACoupleCooks,
     AllRecipes.host(): AllRecipes,
     ArchanasKitchen.host(): ArchanasKitchen,
+    AverieCooks.host(): AverieCooks,
     BBCFood.host(): BBCFood,
     BBCFood.host(domain="co.uk"): BBCFood,
     BBCGoodFood.host(): BBCGoodFood,
diff --git a/recipe_scrapers/averiecooks.py b/recipe_scrapers/averiecooks.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..31233eba
--- /dev/null
+++ b/recipe_scrapers/averiecooks.py
@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+from ._abstract import AbstractScraper
+
+
+class AverieCooks(AbstractScraper):
+    @classmethod
+    def host(cls):
+        return "averiecooks.com"
+
+    def title(self):
+        return self.schema.title()
+
+    def total_time(self):
+        return self.schema.total_time()
+
+    def yields(self):
+        return self.schema.yields()
+
+    def image(self):
+        return self.schema.image()
+
+    def ingredients(self):
+        return self.schema.ingredients()
+
+    def instructions(self):
+        return self.schema.instructions()
+
+    def ratings(self):
+        return self.schema.ratings()


Test patch:
diff --git a/tests/test_averiecooks.py b/tests/test_averiecooks.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..8334585d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/test_averiecooks.py
@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+from tests import ScraperTest
+
+from recipe_scrapers.averiecooks import AverieCooks
+
+
+class TestAverieCooksScraper(ScraperTest):
+
+    scraper_class = AverieCooks
+
+    def test_host(self):
+        self.assertEqual("averiecooks.com", self.harvester_class.host())
+
+    def test_title(self):
+        self.assertEqual(
+            self.harvester_class.title(), "Balsamic Watermelon and Cucumber Salad"
+        )
+
+    def test_yields(self):
+        self.assertEqual("2 serving(s)", self.harvester_class.yields())
+
+    def test_image(self):
+        self.assertEqual(
+            "https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-5-480x480.jpg",
+            self.harvester_class.image(),
+        )
+
+    def test_ingredients(self):
+        self.assertCountEqual(
+            [
+                "500 millilters balsamic vinegar",
+                "1 cup granulated sugar, divided",
+                "3 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed (I recommend seedless, firm watermelon)",
+                "1 large cucumber or English cucumber, peeled and cubed",
+                "1 cup argula (1 heaping handful)",
+                "1/3 cup goat cheese, crumbled or as desired",
+                "1/3 cup candied nuts, or as desired",
+            ],
+            self.harvester_class.ingredients(),
+        )
+
+    def test_instructions(self):
+        return self.assertEqual(
+            """To a high-sided medium/large kettle (use one bigger than you think you need), add the vinegar, 1/2 cup sugar, and heat over medium to medium-high until mixture boils and can sustain a fast rolling boil. Boil for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until reduced by about 80% and has thickened and is syrupy; stir intermittently and keep an eye on it so it doesn't bubble over.
+When the sauce looks like it's about halfway done, taste the sauce, and if it's too vinegary and bitter for you, add part of or all of the remaining sugar. I personally use almost 1 cup. Sauce will thicken up more as it cools. Alternatively, you can use store bought balsamic glaze.
+To a medium bowl, add all the remaining ingredients, stir to combine, and drizzle as much of the balsamic reduction as desired. You will have lots of balsamic reduction leftover, but it will keep for weeks in a sealed container in the fridge. As long as you're going to the trouble to make it, you may as well have extra for future recipes, because it's great drizzled over chicken, salmon, etc.""",
+            self.harvester_class.instructions(),
+        )
diff --git a/tests/test_data/averiecooks.testhtml b/tests/test_data/averiecooks.testhtml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..0a121ae4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/test_data/averiecooks.testhtml
@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+<!DOCTYPE html><html lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><link rel="profile" href="https://gmpg.org/xfn/11" /> <script>(function(w, d) {
+	w.adthrive = w.adthrive || {};
+	w.adthrive.cmd = w.adthrive.cmd || [];
+	w.adthrive.plugin = 'adthrive-ads-1.0.38';
+	w.adthrive.host = 'ads.adthrive.com';
+
+	var s = d.createElement('script');
+	s.async = true;
+	s.referrerpolicy='no-referrer-when-downgrade';
+	s.src = 'https://' + w.adthrive.host + '/sites/52e41fac28963d1e058a107e/ads.min.js?referrer=' + w.encodeURIComponent(w.location.href);
+	var n = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];
+	n.parentNode.insertBefore(s, n);
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healthy, and light salad with watermelon, cucumber, arugula, goat cheese, candied nuts, and drizzled with a homemade balsamic glaze!! A PERFECT summer salad for those days when it&#8217;s too hot to cook!!</p><p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-77712 size-full" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20975'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Balsamic Watermelon and Cucumber Salad - An EASY, healthy, and light salad with watermelon, cucumber, arugula, goat cheese, candied nuts, and drizzled with a homemade balsamic glaze!! A PERFECT summer salad for those days when it's too hot to cook!!" width="650" height="975" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-5.jpg 650w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-5-240x360.jpg 240w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-5-480x720.jpg 480w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-5-280x420.jpg 280w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-5-560x840.jpg 560w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-5-360x540.jpg 360w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt="" data-jpibfi-post-url="https://www.averiecooks.com/balsamic-watermelon-and-cucumber-salad/" data-jpibfi-post-title="Balsamic Watermelon and Cucumber Salad" data-jpibfi-src="https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-5.jpg" data-lazy-src="https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-5.jpg" ><noscript><img class="aligncenter wp-image-77712 size-full" src="https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-5.jpg" alt="Balsamic Watermelon and Cucumber Salad - An EASY, healthy, and light salad with watermelon, cucumber, arugula, goat cheese, candied nuts, and drizzled with a homemade balsamic glaze!! A PERFECT summer salad for those days when it's too hot to cook!!" width="650" height="975" srcset="https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-5.jpg 650w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-5-240x360.jpg 240w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-5-480x720.jpg 480w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-5-280x420.jpg 280w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-5-560x840.jpg 560w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-5-360x540.jpg 360w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt="" data-jpibfi-post-url="https://www.averiecooks.com/balsamic-watermelon-and-cucumber-salad/" data-jpibfi-post-title="Balsamic Watermelon and Cucumber Salad" data-jpibfi-src="https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-5.jpg" ></noscript></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Balsamic Watermelon Cucumber Goat Cheese Salad&nbsp;</h2><p>This salad is a spinoff of a salad I love to eat at one of my favorite Puerto Vallarta beach bars. It&#8217;s refreshing, light, and the combination of all the flavors is just perfection.</p><p>There&#8217;s juicy sweet watermelon, cucumber, strong and peppery arugula, tanginess from goat cheese, crunchy candied nuts, and a homemade balsamic glaze. If you&#8217;ve never thought that watermelon can be delicious in a more savory application, think again because this salad will just knock your socks off.</p><p>It&#8217;s so fresh and perfect for hot summer days.</p><p>As written, this is an easy, healthy vegetarian and gluten-free recipe but you can make it vegan by skipping the goat cheese or using a vegan cheese.</p><p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-77710 size-full" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20975'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Balsamic Watermelon and Cucumber Salad - An EASY, healthy, and light salad with watermelon, cucumber, arugula, goat cheese, candied nuts, and drizzled with a homemade balsamic glaze!! A PERFECT summer salad for those days when it's too hot to cook!!" width="650" height="975" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-3.jpg 650w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-3-240x360.jpg 240w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-3-480x720.jpg 480w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-3-280x420.jpg 280w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-3-560x840.jpg 560w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-3-360x540.jpg 360w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt="" data-jpibfi-post-url="https://www.averiecooks.com/balsamic-watermelon-and-cucumber-salad/" data-jpibfi-post-title="Balsamic Watermelon and Cucumber Salad" data-jpibfi-src="https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-3.jpg" data-lazy-src="https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-3.jpg" ><noscript><img class="aligncenter wp-image-77710 size-full" src="https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-3.jpg" alt="Balsamic Watermelon and Cucumber Salad - An EASY, healthy, and light salad with watermelon, cucumber, arugula, goat cheese, candied nuts, and drizzled with a homemade balsamic glaze!! A PERFECT summer salad for those days when it's too hot to cook!!" width="650" height="975" srcset="https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-3.jpg 650w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-3-240x360.jpg 240w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-3-480x720.jpg 480w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-3-280x420.jpg 280w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-3-560x840.jpg 560w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-3-360x540.jpg 360w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt="" data-jpibfi-post-url="https://www.averiecooks.com/balsamic-watermelon-and-cucumber-salad/" data-jpibfi-post-title="Balsamic Watermelon and Cucumber Salad" data-jpibfi-src="https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-3.jpg" ></noscript></p><h2><span id="more-74999"></span>Ingredients In Watermelon Cucumber Salad With Balsamic Glaze</h2><p>You only need a handful of ingredients to make this salad. You&#8217;ll include:</p><ul><li>Balsamic vinegar</li><li>Sugar</li><li>Watermelon&nbsp;</li><li>Cucumber</li><li>Arugula</li><li>Goat cheese</li><li>Candies walnuts, pecans, or macadamia nuts</li></ul><p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-77709 size-full" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20975'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Balsamic Watermelon and Cucumber Salad - An EASY, healthy, and light salad with watermelon, cucumber, arugula, goat cheese, candied nuts, and drizzled with a homemade balsamic glaze!! A PERFECT summer salad for those days when it's too hot to cook!!" width="650" height="975" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-2.jpg 650w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-2-240x360.jpg 240w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-2-480x720.jpg 480w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-2-280x420.jpg 280w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-2-560x840.jpg 560w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-2-360x540.jpg 360w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt="" data-jpibfi-post-url="https://www.averiecooks.com/balsamic-watermelon-and-cucumber-salad/" data-jpibfi-post-title="Balsamic Watermelon and Cucumber Salad" data-jpibfi-src="https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-2.jpg" data-lazy-src="https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-2.jpg" ><noscript><img class="aligncenter wp-image-77709 size-full" src="https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-2.jpg" alt="Balsamic Watermelon and Cucumber Salad - An EASY, healthy, and light salad with watermelon, cucumber, arugula, goat cheese, candied nuts, and drizzled with a homemade balsamic glaze!! A PERFECT summer salad for those days when it's too hot to cook!!" width="650" height="975" srcset="https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-2.jpg 650w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-2-240x360.jpg 240w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-2-480x720.jpg 480w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-2-280x420.jpg 280w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-2-560x840.jpg 560w, https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-2-360x540.jpg 360w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt="" data-jpibfi-post-url="https://www.averiecooks.com/balsamic-watermelon-and-cucumber-salad/" data-jpibfi-post-title="Balsamic Watermelon and Cucumber Salad" data-jpibfi-src="https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/watermelonsalad-2.jpg" ></noscript></p><h2>How To Make Homemade Balsamic Reduction</h2><p>Making a balsamic glaze, or reduction, is as easy as boiling together balsamic vinegar and granulated sugar for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the volume has reduced by about 80% and the sauce is thick and syrupy.</p><p>I used a 500 milliliter (about 17 ounces) bottle of balsamic vinegar and added close to one cup sugar.</p><p>You can start with 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar and taste your sauce when it looks like it&#8217;s about halfway done, but for me that&#8217;s not quite sweet enough and it&#8217;s too intensely vinegary, so I went with closer to 1 cup for this batch.</p><p>Use a bigger kettle than what you think you need because the sauce will bubble up vigorously and ample room in your kettle is advantageous to avoid it from bubbling over.</p><p><strong>You can also use store bought balsamic glaze.</strong> <a href="https://amzn.to/3eXBH0m" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Trader Joe&#8217;s</a> is one I tend to keep on hand for times like this and there are many other brands out there these days if you don&#8217;t have a Trader Joe&#8217;s in your area.</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-77714" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%201950'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Balsamic Watermelon and Cucumber Salad – An EASY, healthy, and light salad with watermelon, cucumber, arugula, goat cheese, candied nuts, and drizzled with a homemade balsamic glaze!! 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A PERFECT summer salad for those days when it&#x27;s too hot to cook!!</p></div></header><div class="mv-create-ingredients"><h3 class="mv-create-ingredients-title mv-create-title-secondary">Ingredients</h3><ul><li> 500 millilters balsamic vinegar</li><li> 1 cup granulated sugar, divided</li><li> 3 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed (I recommend seedless, firm watermelon)</li><li> 1 large cucumber or English cucumber, peeled and cubed</li><li> 1 cup argula (1 heaping handful)</li><li> 1/3 cup goat cheese, crumbled or as desired</li><li> 1/3 cup candied nuts, or as desired</li></ul></div><div class="mv-create-instructions"><h3 class="mv-create-instructions-title mv-create-title-secondary">Instructions</h3><ol><li id="mv_create_1356_1">To a high-sided medium/large kettle (use one bigger than you think you need), add the vinegar, 1/2 cup sugar, and heat over medium to medium-high until mixture boils and can sustain a fast rolling boil. Boil for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until reduced by about 80% and has thickened and is syrupy; stir intermittently and keep an eye on it so it doesn't bubble over.</li><li id="mv_create_1356_2">When the sauce looks like it's about halfway done, taste the sauce, and if it's too vinegary and bitter for you, add part of or all of the remaining sugar. I personally use almost 1 cup. Sauce will thicken up more as it cools. Alternatively, you can use <a href="https://amzn.to/3eXBH0m" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">store bought balsamic glaze</a>.</li><li id="mv_create_1356_3">To a medium bowl, add all the remaining ingredients, stir to combine, and drizzle as much of the balsamic reduction as desired. You will have lots of balsamic reduction leftover, but it will keep for weeks in a sealed container in the fridge. As long as you're going to the trouble to make it, you may as well have extra for future recipes, because it's great drizzled over chicken, salmon, etc.</li></ol></div><div class="mv-create-nutrition"><div class="mv-create-nutrition-box"><h4 class="mv-create-nutrition-title mv-create-strong"><span>Nutrition Information:</span></h4> <span class="mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-yield"><h4 class="mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase mv-create-strong">Yield:</h4> 2</span> <span class="mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-serving-size "><h4 class="mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase mv-create-strong">Serving Size:</h4> 1</span> <br><span class="mv-create-nutrition-amount"><em>Amount Per Serving:</em></span> <span class="mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-calories"><span class="mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase">Calories:</span> 4245</span><span class="mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-total-fat"><span class="mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase">Total Fat:</span> 20g</span><span class="mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-saturated-fat mv-create-nutrition-indent"><span class="mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase">Saturated Fat:</span> 8g</span><span class="mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-trans-fat mv-create-nutrition-indent"><span class="mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase">Trans Fat:</span> 0g</span><span class="mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-unsaturated-fat mv-create-nutrition-indent"><span class="mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase">Unsaturated Fat:</span> 12g</span><span class="mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-cholesterol"><span class="mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase">Cholesterol:</span> 17mg</span><span class="mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-sodium"><span class="mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase">Sodium:</span> 1160mg</span><span class="mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-carbohydrates"><span class="mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase">Carbohydrates:</span> 812g</span><span class="mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-fiber mv-create-nutrition-indent"><span class="mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase">Fiber:</span> 4g</span><span class="mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-sugar mv-create-nutrition-indent"><span class="mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase">Sugar:</span> 717g</span><span class="mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-protein"><span class="mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase">Protein:</span> 34g</span></div><p class="mv-create-nutrition-disclaimer"><em>The nutrition information is taking into account ALL of the balsamic reduction and you won&#039;t need anywhere near all of it for this salad, probably just a few tablespoons, but it is skewing the data very extremely artificially high. </em></p></div></div><footer class="mv-create-footer"><div class="mv-create-footer-flexbox"><div class="mv-create-copy">&copy; Averie Sunshine</div><div class="mv-create-categories"> <span class="mv-create-cuisine"> <strong class="mv-create-uppercase mv-create-strong"> Cuisine: </strong> Salad </span> <span class="mv-create-spacer">/</span> <span class="mv-create-category"><strong class="mv-create-uppercase mv-create-strong">Category:</strong> 30-Minute Meals</span></div></div></footer></section><h2>Related Recipes&nbsp;</h2><p><a href="https://www.averiecooks.com/grilled-toast-with-strawberry-balsamic-mint-salsa/">Grilled Toast with Strawberry Balsamic Mint Salsa</a> – Impress your friends and family with these fun, FAST and EASY grilled toasts!! 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Today we had this Balsamic Watermelon and Cucumber Salad for dinner with grilled chicken. It knocked our socks off!!! Thank you. Textures, color, flavors &#8212; Wow! Hubby could not get enough. Each mouthful had its own surprise: first the pop of pepper from the arugula, second the tang of the cheese, then the sweet crunchiness of the nuts. My only problem was with the balsamic dressing itself. I cooked it as directed and after 15 minutes, it had the texture of candy. As it cooled it hardened, so there was no way I could drizzle it. I ended up just mixing balsamic vinegar and sugar until I liked the taste, and then drizzling that over the salad. No cooking at all. I&#8217;m not sure what I did wrong, but it turned out well.</p><div class="rating-container crfp-group-1 crfp-average-rating"><span class="label"> Rating: </span> <span class="rating-always-on"> <span class="crfp-rating crfp-rating-5" style="width:80px"> 5 </span> </span></div></div></div><ul class="children"><li class="comment byuser comment-author-averie bypostauthor odd alt depth-2" id="li-comment-250003"><div id="comment-250003" class="comment nopin"><div class="post-meta comment-meta"> <strong><a href='https://www.averiecooks.com/' rel='external nofollow ugc' class='url'>Averie Sunshine</a></strong> &#8212; <a href="https://www.averiecooks.com/balsamic-watermelon-and-cucumber-salad/#comment-250003"> <time pubdate datetime="2020-07-17T00:04:22-07:00"> July 17, 2020 @ 12:04 am </time> </a> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link' href='#comment-250003' data-commentid="250003" data-postid="74999" data-belowelement="comment-250003" data-respondelement="respond" aria-label='Reply to Averie Sunshine'>Reply</a></div><div class="comment-content"><p>Thanks for the 5 star review and glad that you loved the salad! I agree it&#8217;s so many great textures and flavors in every bite!</p><p>As for the balsamic reduction, if it was that thick and had the texture of candy, you way overboiled it. You must have been boiling it at a pretty fast boil, or maybe your stove runs hot, or who knows, but you could safely stop and check after 7-8 mins next time if at 15 it was that dense. Now you have a feel for what you&#8217;re looking for and remember it thickens up as it cools, too.</p></div></div></li></ul></li><li class="comment even thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="li-comment-249978"><div id="comment-249978" class="comment nopin"><div class="post-meta comment-meta"> <strong>Paula</strong> &#8212; <a href="https://www.averiecooks.com/balsamic-watermelon-and-cucumber-salad/#comment-249978"> <time pubdate datetime="2020-07-15T08:01:14-07:00"> July 15, 2020 @ 8:01 am </time> </a> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link' href='#comment-249978' data-commentid="249978" data-postid="74999" data-belowelement="comment-249978" data-respondelement="respond" aria-label='Reply to Paula'>Reply</a></div><div class="comment-content"><p>I have been wanting to make some kind of watermelon cucumber salad and this sounds deliciously different with goat cheese and nuts!!</p></div></div></li><li class="comment odd alt thread-even depth-1" id="li-comment-249972"><div id="comment-249972" class="comment nopin"><div class="post-meta comment-meta"> <strong>JoAnna</strong> &#8212; <a href="https://www.averiecooks.com/balsamic-watermelon-and-cucumber-salad/#comment-249972"> <time pubdate datetime="2020-07-15T04:58:24-07:00"> July 15, 2020 @ 4:58 am </time> </a> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link' href='#comment-249972' data-commentid="249972" data-postid="74999" data-belowelement="comment-249972" data-respondelement="respond" aria-label='Reply to JoAnna'>Reply</a></div><div class="comment-content"><p>Hi Averie, Please revisit the calories posted for this recipe. Seems to be incorrect.</p><p>Thank you,<br /> JoAnna</p></div></div><ul class="children"><li class="comment byuser comment-author-averie bypostauthor even depth-2" id="li-comment-249976"><div id="comment-249976" class="comment nopin"><div class="post-meta comment-meta"> <strong><a href='https://www.averiecooks.com/' rel='external nofollow ugc' class='url'>Averie Sunshine</a></strong> &#8212; <a href="https://www.averiecooks.com/balsamic-watermelon-and-cucumber-salad/#comment-249976"> <time pubdate datetime="2020-07-15T07:01:43-07:00"> July 15, 2020 @ 7:01 am </time> </a> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link' href='#comment-249976' data-commentid="249976" data-postid="74999" data-belowelement="comment-249976" data-respondelement="respond" aria-label='Reply to Averie Sunshine'>Reply</a></div><div class="comment-content"><p>Did you read the big disclaimer I wrote underneath the nutrition data? 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