Best 3 Cantaloupe Red Onion Walnut Salad Recipes

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CANTALOUPE, RED ONION, & WALNUT SALAD



Cantaloupe, Red Onion, & Walnut Salad image

Fresh tasting and refreshing. NOTE: To toast the walnuts, heat them in a small, dry heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat until they are fragrant and lightly toasted, about 8-10 minutes. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet to cool completely before using.

Provided by Starshine Michelle

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 1 Salad, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup orange juice, pref freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon lemon juice, pref freshly squeezed
1 1/2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 (3 lb) cantaloupe, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups arugula
1 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted

Steps:

  • To make the vinaigrette, combine the orange juice, lemon juice, and raspberry vinegar in a small bowl.
  • Slowly add the olive oil, whisking constantly until the mixture is smooth.
  • Season with S&P.
  • To make the salad, combine the cantaloupe, red onion, arugula, and 1/2 cup of the walnuts in a large salad bowl.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
  • Garnish with the remaining walnuts.

WATERMELON AND CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH MINT VINAIGRETTE



Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint Vinaigrette image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch fresh mint, chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice, from about 1 lemon
1/4 cup simple syrup, recipe follows
1/8 teaspoon amaretto
2 cups watermelon balls, from about half a watermelon
2 cups cantaloupe balls, from about 1 cantaloupe
1/2 cup water
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine mint, lemon juice, simple syrup, and amaretto. Blend until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, combine the watermelon and the cantaloupe. Add the vinaigrette and toss. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
  • In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved. Take pan off heat and cool the syrup. Any extra cooled syrup can be saved in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

CANTALOUPE SALAD



Cantaloupe Salad image

Make and share this Cantaloupe Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Melons

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lemon, juice and grated lemon peel
1 shallot, chopped
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
2 tablespoons mint leaves, chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 cantaloupe, cut into balls
4 celery ribs, sliced
2 green onions, sliced
8 radishes, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine dressing ingredients (lemon - vinegar) in bowl. Let stand 30 minutes and then whisk in the olive oil, mint and soy sauce. Season with pepper.
  • In a large salad bowl add cantaloupe and veggies, toss.
  • Add dressing and toss.

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