Best Cucumber Watermelon And Strawberry Salad With Shiso Recipes

Cucumber, Watermelon and Strawberry Salad With Shiso image

Provided by dandelionleaf

Categories Melons

Time 20m

Yield 2 1/2 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup seedless watermelon, peeled and diced
1 cup English cucumber, peeled and diced
1/2 cup strawberry, sliced
12 shiso leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup feta, crumbled (optional)

Steps:

Peel and dice cucumber and watermelon into 2 cm cubes, and place in a bowl with strawberry slices.
Chiffonade shiso leaves (purple or green are fine) and add to bowl.
Whisk together oil, vinegar, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Add vinaigrette to salad and toss gently.
Serve immediately, either as is, or with optional feta sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.6, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 292.5, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 4.7, Protein 0.6

Strawberry, Cucumber and Melon Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 pound strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 English cucumber, chopped
1/2 small cantaloupe, peeled and chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
2/3 cup fresh dill, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups baby spinach (about 4 ounces)
1/3 cup mustard vinaigrette (see directions)
Soak the red onion in cold water, 10 minutes; drain and pat dry.

Steps:

Combine the onion, strawberries, cucumber, cantaloupe and dill in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Let stand until the cucumber is juicy, about 10 minutes.
Add the spinach and vinaigrette to the bowl, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
Whisk 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper in a bowl. Slowly drizzle in 2/3 cup olive oil, whisking constantly, until thick and smooth. Add more salt and pepper to taste. (Makes about 1 cup.)