Summer Melon Salad

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Looking for the perfect summer melon salad? This easy summer salad combines juicy cantaloupe, honeydew, fresh herbs, lime, and crunchy almonds for a beautiful gourmet side dish that's perfect for potlucks, cookouts, grilling season, and hot summer days.

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Healthy

Keyword: Summer Melon Salad

Servings:

Calories: 185kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1/2 Cantalupe large
1/2 Honeydew large
1 Jalapeno finely diced
Edible flowers pansies or others (optional)
1/2 cup Cilantro
1/2 cup Slivered almonds can also toast it
1/4 cup Olive oil
3 tbsp Lime juice or more if needed
1 tbsp Honey or maple syrup
Mint for decoration

Instructions

Using a melon baller, scoop balls from the cantaloupe and honeydew.
2. Arrange the melon on a large, beautiful serving platter.
3. Whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey and finely minced jalapeño until combined.
4. Drizzle the dressing gently over the melon instead of drowning it. This salad should taste light and vibrant, not heavily dressed.
5. Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the top, followed by the toasted shaved almonds.
6. Finish with edible flowers and mint just before serving so they stay fresh and beautiful.

Notes

My favorite tip after making this dozens of times? Chill the melon first, but wait to add the dressing until just before serving. That keeps the texture crisp and prevents the fruit from releasing too much juice.

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