Best Rio Grande Melon Salad Recipes

RIO GRANDE MELON SALAD

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Mangoes, melons and grapes are arranged and drizzled with a honey-lime dressing. Fresh fruit has never tasted better!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon grated lime peel
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 mangoes or papayas, peeled, pitted and sliced
1/2 honeydew melon, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
2 cups watermelon balls
3/4 cup seedless red grape halves
Watercress, if desired

Steps:

In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients until well blended.
Arrange fruits on 6 plates. Drizzle with dressing. Garnish with watercress.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 15 mg

RIO GRANDE SALAD

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Really good

Provided by Joanne Sarver @Jsar

Categories Lettuce Salads

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

10 3/4 ounce(s) can campbell's chili beef soup
3-4 cup(s) shredded lettuce
1/2 can(s) durkee french fries onions
- small can of sliced ripe black olives
- tomatoes, chopped
1 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream
1/4 cup(s) salsa

Steps:

Microwave soup and salsa for 3 minutes on high. Arrange lettuce, top with heated soup, cheese, olives, tomatoes, sour cream and Durkee onions. Makes 4 servings.

REFRESHING MELON SALAD

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This cool and refreshing dessert features a splash of lime to keep the fruit crisp and fresh. Garnish with a little plain soy yogurt for a creamy accent.

Provided by TRANSCEND

Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

¼ medium honeydew melon, cubed
¼ Melons, cantaloupe, raw
1 cup cubed watermelon
1 medium lime, juiced
¼ teaspoon grated lime zest
1 sprig fresh mint, or to taste

Steps:

Combine honeydew, galia melon, and watermelon in a bowl. Drizzle with lime juice and zest; toss to coat. Garnish with fresh mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 20.7 mg, Sugar 11.7 g

HERB MELON SALAD

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and diced into 3/4-inch pieces
1/4 honeydew, peeled, seeded and diced into 3/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
Flake salt, such as Maldon

Steps:

Combine the vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring often to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
Put the cantaloupe and honeydew in a bowl and toss with the basil and mint. Drizzle with the sweetened vinegar and toss lightly. Pile the melon on a platter and sprinkle with the flake salt.