Best 10 Cucumber And Melon Salad With Chile And Honey Recipes

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Are you in search of a refreshing and flavorful salad that combines the sweetness of cucumber and melon with the spicy kick of chile and the subtle sweetness of honey? Look no further! This cucumber and melon salad with chile and honey offers a perfect balance of flavors and is sure to tantalize your taste buds. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create this delightful salad that is perfect for summer gatherings, light lunches, or as a side dish for grilled meats or fish.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CUCUMBER AND MELON SALAD WITH CHILE AND HONEY



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A mandoline beats any knife at quickly turning fruit and veg into long elegant ribbons.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salad     Pistachio     Cucumber     Honeydew     Melon     Feta     Basil     Fruit

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup raw pistachios
1/2 jalapeño or Fresno chile, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 tsp. honey
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 English hothouse cucumber, halved crosswise, then halved lengthwise, seeds scooped out with a spoon
1/4 medium ripe honeydew melon or cantaloupe, rind removed
5 oz. ricotta salata (salted dry ricotta) or feta
1/2 cup basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast pistachios on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 7-9 minutes. Let cool, then finely chop 2 Tbsp. pistachios. Leave remaining nuts whole; set aside.
  • Whisk chopped pistachios, chile, vinegar, and honey in a small bowl. Gradually stream in oil, whisking constantly until emulsified; generously season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Using a mandoline, shave cucumber and honeydew lengthwise (or thinly slice with a knife). Place in a large bowl. Set blade to a slightly wider setting; shave cheese into planks. Add to bowl along with basil and reserved pistachios; drizzle dressing over and toss gently. Season with salt and pepper.

HONEYDEW AND CUCUMBER SALAD



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Refreshing flavors and textures make this salad a delight!

Provided by EDYTHE

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 large cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 honeydew melon - peeled, seeded and cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup lemon juice
¼ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Place the cucumber and honeydew melon chunks into a large bowl. Whisk together the vegetable oil, lemon juice, and sugar in a small bowl until well blended. Pour dressing over the cucumber and melon; mix well. Allow to rest for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 20.7 mg, Sugar 14.2 g

MELON, CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD



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Melon and cucumber are a marvelous combination, never more so than when ripe tomatoes provide a bridge between the two. Parsley, mint and the refreshing bite of Champagne vinegar take the flavors even higher, making this salad both a perfect lunch or a fine start to a summer dinner.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 European cucumber, peeled if desired and cut in medium dice
Salt to taste
1 pound ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded if desired, cut in thin wedges or diced
1 small ripe honeydew melon or cantaloupe, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice or shaped into melon balls
2 to 3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon mild honey, like clover, or agave nectar
4 tablespoons grapeseed oil, rice bran oil or canola oil
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped chives
Fresh watercress for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the cucumbers in a colander set in the sink or a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and let drain for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the other ingredients.
  • Toss the cucumbers, tomatoes and melon together in a bowl. Whisk together the vinegar, salt to taste, lime juice, honey and oil and toss with the fruit and vegetable mixture. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Just before serving, toss with the herbs. Line plates with watercress if desired. Taste the salad, adjust the seasonings and serve over the watercress.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 138, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 555 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

CHILLED MELON, CUCUMBER AND MINT SALAD



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium melons, such as cantaloupe, Galia or honeydew
2 medium hothouse cucumbers, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes and chilled
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Zest and juice from 1 small lime
1 tablespoon honey
6 fresh mint sprigs, stemmed
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the melons on a flat surface and split each one in half. Scoop out and discard the seeds. Use the larger-size scoop on a melon baller to scoop out the flesh. The goal is to tightly pack about 6 generous cups of melon flesh and then hollow the four melon halves out for presentation. Scrape the halves with a spoon to smooth the insides and gather additional flesh (and trap any juices) in a separate bowl until you have 1 heaping cup. Save the melon halves. Refrigerate the melon balls.
  • Place the melon scraps and juices in a blender and add 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, the lime zest and juice and honey. Puree until smooth and taste for seasoning. Add more honey, if needed. Add a splash of water if more liquid is needed to make a smooth puree. Refrigerate.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the cucumbers with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a generous amount of black pepper. Toss the melon balls with the dressing. Sprinkle the cucumbers and mint over the melon and mix a little. Fill the melon halves.

MELON, CUCUMBER AND MINT SALAD



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Alex loves mint in many forms: muddled in a cocktail, layered in a sandwich or tossed with fruit like in this melon salad.

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium melons (such as cantaloupe, Galia and/or honeydew)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Grated zest and juice of 1 small lime
1 tablespoon honey, plus more if needed
2 medium hothouse cucumbers, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks and chilled
Freshly ground pepper
6 sprigs mint, stemmed

Steps:

  • Place the melons on a flat surface and split each one in half. Scoop out and discard the seeds. Slice the ends off, then slice off the skin with a knife. Cut the flesh into 1- to 2-inch chunks. Transfer 1 heaping cup of melon chunks to a blender. Refrigerate the remaining melon chunks in a large bowl until chilled.
  • Make the dressing: Add 3 tablespoons olive oil, the lime zest and juice and the honey to the blender. Puree until smooth. Taste for seasoning; add more honey, if needed. Add a splash of water if needed to make a smooth dressing. Refrigerate the dressing until ready to serve.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the cucumbers with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a generous amount of pepper. Toss the chilled melon chunks with the dressing. Add the cucumbers, sprinkle the mint on top and mix a little.

CUCUMBER MELON SALAD



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Sweet melons contrast with cool, crunchy cucumbers in this light yet flavorful salad. Serve with grilled white fish, salmon or chicken for a perfect warm weather meal.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup light olive oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
6 cups baby spinach leaves, washed and trimmed
1 cup honeydew melon, chopped
1 cup cantaloupe, chopped
1/2 cucumber, chopped
1/4 cup pecan halves, toasted
1/4 cup feta cheese, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk vinegar with honey, dill, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper until well combined. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in oil until well combined.
  • Arrange spinach leaves on a large platter. Toss melon, cantaloupe and cucumber with a small amount of the dressing. Arrange over spinach. Sprinkle with pecans and feta.
  • Drizzle salad with remaining dressing or to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.7, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 8.3, Sodium 447.4, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 12.8, Protein 4.1

MINTED CUCUMBER AND HONEYDEW MELON SALAD



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Ok, this may sound a bit different, but this is REALLY good. Light and healthy. A simple dressing and a wonderful summer dish. Great for picnics as it can easily be served chilled which is best, or room temp which makes it perfect for picnics.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Melons

Time 20m

Yield 4 Salad Servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 seedless cucumber (peeled & sliced in 1/4-inch rounds and then halved)
2 cups honeydew melon (cut in bite size cubes)
2 tablespoons red onions, minced fine
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, fine chopped
2 tablespoons key lime juice (regular lime juice can be substituted)
1/2 teaspoon honey
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Salad -- In a large bowl, add the mint, red onion, lime juice, honey, cucumber and honeydew melon and toss well. The liquid from both the melon and cucumber will be enough to combine with the simple dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill at least 15 minutes.
  • Serve -- Just ENJOY! A light refreshing salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.3, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 20.1, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 10.8, Protein 1.6

CUCUMBER MELON SALAD



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This colorful salad is tangy and delicious. The unexpected combination is such a pleasant surprise. You can use whatever type of melon you have on hand. -Edie Farm, Farmington, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Dash pepper
1 unpeeled small cucumber
1 cup cubed melon of your choice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, sugar and pepper. Slice cucumber, then cut into quarters. , In a serving bowl, combine cucumber and melon. Pour dressing over all; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHRIMP, CUCUMBER, AND WATERMELON SALAD



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A great light shrimp salad for a summer meal

Provided by Wapiti

Categories     Shrimp Salad

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon honey
½ medium lemon, zested and juiced
2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons blackened seasoning, or to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
2 medium cucumbers, peeled
2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
1 medium avocado, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon black sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Whisk olive oil, mint, honey, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice together in a small bowl. Set dressing aside.
  • Lightly dredge shrimp in blackened seasoning.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in batches and cook until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
  • Use a spiralizer to create cucumber "noodles." Divide among 4 bowls. Top each with watermelon, avocado, feta cheese, and shrimp. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 359.7 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 42.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 1646.4 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

MELON, CUCUMBER AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD



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This is an extremely simple, yet spectacularly refreshing salad, especially when made from height-of-the-season summer produce. Ripe melon mirrors the tomatoes' sweetness. Cucumber, a relative of melon, gives both crunch and flavor. A handful of basil and mint leaves, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice added just before serving, bring it all together.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small melon, such as cantaloupe or honeydew (about 3 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
8 ounces cherry tomatoes of different colors, halved
2 medium English cucumbers (about 12 ounces), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice, plus more to taste
Small handful of basil leaves
Small handful of mint leaves

Steps:

  • Place melon, tomatoes and cucumber in a large salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss well. Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice. Toss lightly and leave to marinate for a few minutes and up to 30 minutes, to let the flavors mingle.
  • Add the basil leaves, tearing larger leaves into pieces, and the mint leaves.
  • Just before serving, fold the leaves into the salad and toss well. Taste and add a little more lime juice, as needed.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful cucumbers and melons. This will ensure that your salad is as delicious as possible.
  • Use a variety of cucumbers and melons. This will add different flavors and textures to your salad.
  • Be sure to peel the cucumbers before slicing them. This will remove the bitter skin.
  • If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a sharp knife to slice the cucumbers and melons. Just be sure to slice them as thinly as possible.
  • Don't overcrowd the salad. This will make it difficult for the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. Either way, it's delicious!

Conclusion:

This cucumber and melon salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that's perfect for summer gatherings. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy salad, give this one a try.

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