SUMMERTIME TOMATO-MELON SALAD

Summertime Tomato-Melon Salad image

Looking for a savory summer salad? The combination of tomatoes, cantaloupe, avocado and greens sings with freshness and health.-Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

4 cups small baby heirloom tomatoes, halved
1 English cucumber, peeled and cubed
2 cups cubed cantaloupe
1 package (8 ounces) feta cheese, cubed
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 bunch watercress, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onion
CORIANDER-LIME VINAIGRETTE:
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/3 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, cantaloupe, cheese, avocado, watercress, basil and onion., In a dry small skillet over medium heat, toast coriander seeds until aromatic, about 2-3 minutes. Cool. Transfer to a spice grinder or a mortar and pestle; coarsely grind., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice, vinegar, honey, lime zest, salt, pepper and coriander. Pour over tomato mixture and gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.