Best Spicy Lime Melon Salad Recipes

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SPICY MELON SALAD



Spicy Melon Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Whisk 1 tablespoon each brown sugar and vegetable oil, 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 teaspoon Sriracha and the zest and juice of 1 lime. Drizzle over 1/2 each sliced cantaloupe and honeydew melon. Top with 2 tablespoons each chopped peanuts, cilantro and mint.

MARINATED WATERMELON SALAD WITH SPICY CHIPOTLE-LIME VINAIGRETTE



Marinated Watermelon Salad with Spicy Chipotle-Lime Vinaigrette image

This is one of those salads that the longer it sits, the better it gets. The heat from the chipotle chili powder is tamed by the juicy watermelon, sweet mango and crisp cucumber.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon lime zest plus 3 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
Kosher salt
2 cups cubed watermelon
1/2 cup very thinly sliced red onion
1 large mango, peeled, pitted and chopped
1/2 English cucumber, cut into half-moons
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • For the spicy chipotle-lime vinaigrette: Whisk together the honey, olive oil, vinegar, lime zest and juice and chipotle chile powder in a small bowl. Season with salt to taste.
  • For the watermelon salad: Combine the watermelon, red onion, mango and cucumber in a medium bowl.
  • Pour the vinaigrette over the mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until ready to serve. Just before serving, add the mint and toss to combine.

SPICY MELON SALAD



Spicy Melon Salad image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cantaloupe, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into half-moons, rinds removed
1/2 small seedless watermelon, cut into wedges, rinds removed
4 dried pequin chiles
1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
1 cup baby arugula
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lime juice

Steps:

  • Shingle the cantaloupe half-moons and watermelon wedges on a platter. Crush the chiles and sprinkle them over the melons. Season with the salt. Scatter with the arugula. Drizzle the olive oil and lime juice over the top.

SPICY WATERMELON SALAD WITH PINEAPPLE AND LIME



Spicy Watermelon Salad With Pineapple and Lime image

Refreshing, sweet and spicy, this salad is the edible equivalent of a crisp beer on a hot summer's day. It pushes the watermelon-feta-mint combination to new heights with a Mexican-inspired flavor profile of lime, jalapeño and cilantro. It's also easy to prepare, requiring little more than a knife, a bowl and a whisk. Enjoy it as soon as it's assembled, as the salty dressing draws the juice out of the fruit fairly quickly and the salad can lose its fresh crunch. A sprinkle of Tajín, a chile-lime Mexican spice blend, is optional, but adds a touch of smoke.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh lime zest, plus 2 tablespoons juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 1/4 pounds fresh watermelon, chilled
1 1/4 pounds fresh pineapple, chilled
4 ounces feta, crumbled (about 2/3 cup)
1 packed cup small cilantro sprigs, or 1/3 packed cup torn fresh mint
Tajín, for sprinkling (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together oil, vinegar, lime zest and juice, honey and jalapeño. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add the red onion and toss to coat. Let marinate, 10 minutes.
  • While the onions marinate, chop the watermelon and the pineapple into 1-inch cubes, discarding any seeds. Add watermelon and pineapple to the vinaigrette and toss to coat; season to taste. Refrigerate until serving.
  • When ready to serve, add feta and herbs to salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Tajin, if using, and serve immediately.

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