Best Summer Citrus Melon Salad Recipes

CITRUS MELON MINGLE

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This refreshing fruit salad has a hint of mint, honey and ginger that adds subtle flavor to the sweet combination of melons, grapefruit, oranges, pineapple and bananas. -Doris Heath, Franklin, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups cubed cantaloupe
1-1/2 cups cubed honeydew
2 medium grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 firm bananas, sliced
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, tossing lightly. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FOUR SIMPLE MELON SALADS

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Four Simple Melon Salad recipes to make fresh healthy summer sides and lunches with Honeydew, Watermelon, Honey Kiss, and Galia melons.

Provided by Sue Moran

Categories Salad Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

1 cup honeydew melon balls
1/4 cup blueberries
crumbled feta cheese
mint leaves
fresh lime juice
1 cup watermelon cubes
1/4 cup baby arugula
1/4 cup cucumber half-moons
thinly sliced red onion
salt and pepper
olive oil
fig balsamic vinegar
1 cup shaved Honey Kiss melon
1/2 cup prosciutto strips
fresh lime juice
sea salt
1 cup thin Galia melon spears
1 kiwi (peeled, sliced, and cut into quarters)
a few slices of Serrano pepper
baby basil leaves
soft goat cheese crumbles
lemon or lime juice
olive oil

Steps:

For the honeydew salad combine the melon, blueberries, and feta cheese in a small bowl. Top with mint leaves and squeeze lime juice over the top.
For the watermelon salad put the arugula in the base of a small bowl, and top with the melon, cucumber, and onion slices. Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil and vinegar.
For the Honey Kiss salad mingle the melon ribbons with the prosciutto in a small bowl. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt, and squeeze fresh lime juice over it.
For the Galia salad put the melon and kiwi in a small bowl, top with the pepper slices and basil leaves. Dress with a squeeze of citrus and a drizzle of olive oil.

MELON SALAD WITH CITRUS HONEY MINT DRESSING

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I don't know about you but nothing hits the spot more on a hot summer day than fresh fruit and salads! Combine the two together and our melon salad will leave you feeling refreshed and satisfied!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories Salad Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 small watermelon
1 cantaloupe
1 honeydew
Juice of half lemon
Juice of half of a lime
3 Tablespoons honey
1 Tablespoon mint (chopped)

Steps:

Using a melon baller scoop round spheres out of each of the melons and place them into a medium-sized bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 kcal, Carbohydrate 138 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 92 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 120 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

WATERMELON SUMMER SALAD

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This is a recipe I stumbled upon one hot lazy afternoon. Don't be scared by the ingredients, they work together to make a very tasty and refreshing salad. Go ahead and try it - be prepared for a pleasant surprise!

Provided by Jessica Mayo

Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

¾ cup halved, thinly sliced red onion
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 ½ quarts seeded, cubed watermelon
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup pitted black olive halves
1 cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Place the onion slices in a small bowl with the lime juice. The acid of the lime will mellow the flavor of the raw onion. Let stand for 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, feta cheese, black olives, onions with the lime juice, and mint. Drizzle olive oil over it all, and toss to blend. Dig in and be prepared for a pleasant surprise!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 315 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

WATERMELON AND CITRUS SALAD

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Categories Salad Orange Watermelon Mint Summer Watercress Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 teaspoons whole-grain Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
2 large bunches watercress, tough stems trimmed
4 cups 3/4-inch pieces seeded watermelon
4 oranges, peel and white pith removed, each cut into 6 rounds
4 thin red onion slices, cut in half
3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint

Steps:

Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually add oil and whisk until well blended. Season dressing with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature and rewhisk before using.)
Divide watercress among 6 plates. Top watercress on each plate with watermelon, orange rounds, onion slices and mint, dividing equally. Drizzle salads with dressing and serve.