Best Cucumber And Melon Salad With Chile And Honey Recipes

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CHILLED MELON, CUCUMBER AND MINT SALAD



Chilled Melon, Cucumber and Mint Salad image

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium melons, such as cantaloupe, Galia or honeydew
2 medium hothouse cucumbers, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes and chilled
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Zest and juice from 1 small lime
1 tablespoon honey
6 fresh mint sprigs, stemmed
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the melons on a flat surface and split each one in half. Scoop out and discard the seeds. Use the larger-size scoop on a melon baller to scoop out the flesh. The goal is to tightly pack about 6 generous cups of melon flesh and then hollow the four melon halves out for presentation. Scrape the halves with a spoon to smooth the insides and gather additional flesh (and trap any juices) in a separate bowl until you have 1 heaping cup. Save the melon halves. Refrigerate the melon balls.
  • Place the melon scraps and juices in a blender and add 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, the lime zest and juice and honey. Puree until smooth and taste for seasoning. Add more honey, if needed. Add a splash of water if more liquid is needed to make a smooth puree. Refrigerate.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the cucumbers with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a generous amount of black pepper. Toss the melon balls with the dressing. Sprinkle the cucumbers and mint over the melon and mix a little. Fill the melon halves.

MINTED CUCUMBER AND HONEYDEW MELON SALAD



Minted Cucumber and Honeydew Melon Salad image

Ok, this may sound a bit different, but this is REALLY good. Light and healthy. A simple dressing and a wonderful summer dish. Great for picnics as it can easily be served chilled which is best, or room temp which makes it perfect for picnics.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Melons

Time 20m

Yield 4 Salad Servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 seedless cucumber (peeled & sliced in 1/4-inch rounds and then halved)
2 cups honeydew melon (cut in bite size cubes)
2 tablespoons red onions, minced fine
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, fine chopped
2 tablespoons key lime juice (regular lime juice can be substituted)
1/2 teaspoon honey
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Salad -- In a large bowl, add the mint, red onion, lime juice, honey, cucumber and honeydew melon and toss well. The liquid from both the melon and cucumber will be enough to combine with the simple dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill at least 15 minutes.
  • Serve -- Just ENJOY! A light refreshing salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.3, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 20.1, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 10.8, Protein 1.6

CUCUMBER, MELON AND WATERMELON SALAD



Cucumber, Melon and Watermelon Salad image

Watermelon and feta has been in vogue for some time (and forever in Greece). I decided to throw in some of my endless supply of cucumbers and mix it up with the melons. I cut the melon and cucumber into medium-size dice (1/2 to 3/4 inch), but you can also make this more like a salsa and cut the produce into fine dice.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 2m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups mixed diced watermelon, honeydew and cantaloupe
2 cups diced cucumber, seeded if there are seeds
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon lemon or lime zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or mild chili powder (to taste), or 1 serrano chile, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Toss together just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 259, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1359 milligrams, Sugar 39 grams

CUCUMBER MELON SALAD



Cucumber Melon Salad image

This colorful salad is tangy and delicious. The unexpected combination is such a pleasant surprise. You can use whatever type of melon you have on hand. -Edie Farm, Farmington, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Dash pepper
1 unpeeled small cucumber
1 cup cubed melon of your choice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, sugar and pepper. Slice cucumber, then cut into quarters. , In a serving bowl, combine cucumber and melon. Pour dressing over all; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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