Best Summertime Melon Salad Recipes

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.

SUMMERTIME MELON SALAD

Summertime Melon Salad image

Fun and refreshing, this simple salad is the essence of summer served up in a melon half and dressed with a tangy citrus sauce. Lovely! -Sally Maloney, Dallas, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups cantaloupe balls
1-1/2 cups honeydew balls
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup halved fresh strawberries
3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate
1/2 cup orange marmalade
4 medium cantaloupe melons, halved and seeded
Fresh mint leaves

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the lemonade concentrate and orange marmalade; pour over fruit and toss to coat. Spoon into cantaloupe halves. Garnish with mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...

Check it out »

#time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #preparation #occasion #breakfast #salads #fruit #easy #beginner-cook #summer #vegan #vegetarian #dietary #seasonal #oamc-freezer-make-ahead #berries #strawberries #melons #taste-mood #sweet #number-of-servings #4-hours-or-less