Best Sweet Melon Romaine Salad Recipes

Sweet and Spicy Melon Salad image

Provided by Kardea Brown

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons agave syrup
Juice of 2 limes
Pinch cayenne pepper
Pinch kosher salt
3 cups cantaloupe balls (scooped with a melon baller; about 1 melon)
3 cups honeydew balls (scooped with a melon baller; about 1 melon)
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves

Steps:

Add the agave, lime juice, cayenne pepper and salt to a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add the cantaloupe and honeydew to the bowl along with the mint leaves and toss to coat with the dressing. Serve as is, or for a more intense flavor, refrigerate for a few hours and up to overnight and toss again before serving.

Crunchy Romaine Salad with Sweet Sesame Vinaigrette image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup mandarin syrup, from canned mandarin oranges in light syrup
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons white sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon instant ramen seasoning
One .3-ounce package instant ramen noodles
1 cup sliced almonds
2 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups broccoli florets, blanched
1 cup shredded carrots
One 10.5-ounce can mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
5 scallions, sliced (about 1/2 cup)

Steps:

For the vinaigrette: Combine the mandarin syrup, vinegar, canola oil, sesame oil, sesame seeds, ginger and ramen seasoning in a jar. Cover tightly with a lid and shake until emulsified. Hold in the refrigerator. Shake again before using.
For the salad: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. On a baking sheet, break up the ramen noodles into small pieces with your hands. Add the almonds and shake the pan to spread everything in an even layer. Bake until the ramen and almonds are a deep golden brown, 12 minutes. Let cool completely.
In a large bowl combine the romaine, broccoli, carrots, oranges and scallions. Toss with enough vinaigrette to lightly coat. Top the salad with the toasted ramen and almonds. Serve immediately.

Sweet Romaine Salad image

Provided by Linda Graham

Categories Canadian

Time 10m

Yield 1 salad, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head romaine lettuce, torn
1 small red onion, sliced and divided into rings
1 can mandarin orange, drained
sliced strawberry, to equal mandarines
1/4 cup cashews
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup mayonnaise or 3/4 cup Miracle Whip
3 teaspoons poppy seeds
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar