Best 10 Melon Salad With Ginger Dressing Recipes

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Melon salad with ginger dressing is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The combination of sweet melons, tangy ginger, and creamy dressing creates a unique and delicious salad that is sure to please everyone at the table. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make the best melon salad with ginger dressing, so you can enjoy this delicious dish in your own home.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

GINGER-LIME MELON SALAD



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Get the recipe for Ginger-Lime Melon Salad.

Provided by Grace Elkus

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 3

3.5 pounds melon (such as cantaloupe, honeydew, and/or watermelon), peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon lime zest plus ¼ cup fresh juice (from 2 limes)
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (from 1 [2-in.] piece)

Steps:

  • Gently toss together melon, lime zest, lime juice, and ginger in a large bowl. Transfer to a platter; serve immediately, or cover and chill until ready to serve, up to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 53 mg, Sugar 32 g, ServingSize Serves 4 (serving size, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

HONEYDEW SALAD WITH GINGER DRESSING AND PEANUTS



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This all-green salad gets a spicy kick from serrano, ginger, and just a hint of fish sauce. It's just the side your barbecue ribs are looking for.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Bon Appétit     Summer     Salad     Melon     Honeydew     Ginger     Cucumber     Avocado     Peanut     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Mint

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 tsp. fish sauce
1 tsp. finely grated peeled ginger (from one 1" piece)
1 tsp. light brown sugar
1 serrano chile, thinly sliced
1/2 medium honeydew melon (about 2 lb.), seeds and rind removed, flesh cut into wedges, wedges halved crosswise
3 small Persian cucumbers, sliced on a diagonal 1/4" thick
1 avocado, peeled, thinly sliced
1/4 cup mint leaves
1/4 cup salted, dry-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
Flaky sea salt

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, fish sauce, ginger, and brown sugar in a large bowl to combine. Add chile and let sit 10 minutes.
  • Add melon, cucumbers, and avocado and toss to coat. Transfer to a platter; top with mint and peanuts and sprinkle with salt.

MELON SALAD WITH GINGER DRESSING



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With a hint of honey, the cool, creamy dressing complements the colorful melon and tender chicken. Family and friends will be happy to see it on your table again and again.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

DRESSING:
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2/3 cup sour cream
Juice of 1 lime
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup apple juice
1 cup water
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 cups cantaloupe balls
2 cups honeydew balls
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; cover and chill. In a large covered saucepan, simmer chicken in apple juice, water and peppercorns for 20 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Discard broth; allow chicken to cool. Slice into thin strips and place in a large bowl. Add celery, melon balls and parsley. Serve on a bed of lettuce if desired. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

TRICOLOR MELON SALAD WITH YOGURT HONEY DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups plain yogurt, drained overnight in a sieve
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon passionfruit liqueur (optional)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
1/2 small ripe honeydew melon, halved and seeded
1/2 small ripe crenshaw or cantaloupe melon, halved and seeded
1/4 small watermelon (about 1 pound), seeds removed
Sprigs of fresh mint, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, honey, liqueur, if using, and the mint. Set aside.
  • Scoop out the melon flesh and cut it into 1inch cubes. Combine them in a bowl or on a platter and toss together very gently until the colors are evenly distributed.
  • Drizzle the dressing back and forth across the melon in a thin stream. Garnish with sprigs of mint and serve.

MELON SALAD WITH ORANGE-LIME DRESSING



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Make and share this Melon Salad With Orange-Lime Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 limes, juice and rind of
1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cantaloupe
1 honeydew melon
2 (32 ounce) cups red seedless grapes

Steps:

  • Combine lime zest, lime juice, orange juice concentrate, and vanilla in small bowl; set aside.
  • Cut melon in half.
  • Slice each half into 1-inch wedges; trim away rind.
  • Cut melon into 3/4-inch pieces.
  • Combine fruit and dressing.

GINGER DRESSING



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I love this flavorful ginger salad dressing because it's super easy to make and uses pantry staples. It's a quick fix to serve with salad greens or veggies on a weeknight. -Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup olive or peanut oil

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the first six ingredients; cover and process until blended. While processing gradually add oil in a steady stream. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

WATERMELON AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH GINGER



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Categories     Salad     Fruit     Ginger     Leafy Green     Appetizer     No-Cook     Fourth of July     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Watermelon     Summer     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled seedless watermelon
1 large bunch watercress, thick stems trimmed (about 2 cups packed)
1 cup 1/2-inch pieces peeled seeded cucumber (about 1/2 large)
4 green onions, thinly sliced diagonally
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, oil, ginger, lime peel, and garlic in large bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add watermelon and all remaining ingredients to bowl with dressing and toss to coat. Divide salad among 4 plates and serve.

MELON SALAD WITH SWEET SESAME DRESSING



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Make and share this Melon Salad With Sweet Sesame Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Melons

Time 17m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup unbleached white sugar
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar or 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or freshly grated if you prefer)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted (sub half of the portion with black sesame seeds for color)
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 dash cayenne pepper
2 cups cut up seedless watermelon (read *Note)
2 cups cut up cantaloupe
2 cups cut up honeydews
1 cup sliced English cucumber (if available try 1/2 cup each of English cucumber and lemon cucumber)
lettuce leaf
snipped fresh cilantro (optional)
crisp cooked bacon, drained and crumbled (optional)

Steps:

  • *Note: if you can find yellow watermelon, substitute half yellow for red watermelon.
  • In small saucepan combine sugar, vinegar, salt, and ginger. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
  • Place dressing in a medium bowl. Slowly add both oils to sugar mixture in a thin steady stream, whisking constantly until thickened.
  • Stir in sesame seeds, sesame oil, and cayenne pepper; set aside.
  • In large bowl combine melon and cucumber. Add 1/2 cup of the dressing; toss to coat.
  • Line salad bowls or a platter with lettuce; top with melon mixture. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro and bacon.
  • Pass remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.4, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 165.2, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 23.4, Protein 1.3

MELON AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH FENNEL AND CHILE



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This sweet-savory, crunchy-creamy dish nods to California summers, when a drive to the market can often end with avocados and melons buckled in the back seat. The recipe is simple, and instantly impressive: It involves little more than scooping out the fresh fruit and topping it with a spicy-sweet pinch of sugar and a drizzle of dressing. Rubbing toasted fennel seeds, red-pepper flakes and lemon zest into sugar and salt helps their floral kick travel far. The salad's balance depends on your melon and avocado, so rely on taste more than measurements here. Adjust the ingredients as needed, until the salad is rich, punchy and bright, bite after bite.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     brunch, dinner, easy, lunch, weeknight, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 lemon, for zesting and juicing
1/2 medium cantaloupe or honeydew melon (about 2 1/2 pounds), seeds removed
2 ripe avocados
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • In a small skillet over medium-low, toast the fennel seeds and red-pepper flakes, shaking the pan occasionally, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer them to a cutting board, then smash with a heavy pan until the fennel seeds break apart. (You can also do this using a mortar and pestle.)
  • Transfer the mixture to a small bowl, then add the salt, sugar and 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest. Rub the mixture with your fingers until you smell the lemon.
  • Using a soup spoon, scoop out small spoonfuls of the melon and place them directly on a serving platter. Halve the avocados and remove the pit. Using the soup spoon, scoop out small spoonfuls of avocado and place on top of the melon.
  • Drizzle the fruit with 2 teaspoons lemon juice, then sprinkle with some of the fennel-chile mixture. (Start with half of it, then add more to taste.) Drizzle with the olive oil, then taste and adjust acid (with lemon juice), richness (with oil), and salt and sweetness (with fennel mixture) until it tastes fresh and bright. Serve right away.

REFRESHING MELON SALAD



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This cool and refreshing dessert features a splash of lime to keep the fruit crisp and fresh. Garnish with a little plain soy yogurt for a creamy accent.

Provided by TRANSCEND

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ medium honeydew melon, cubed
¼ Melons, cantaloupe, raw
1 cup cubed watermelon
1 medium lime, juiced
¼ teaspoon grated lime zest
1 sprig fresh mint, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine honeydew, galia melon, and watermelon in a bowl. Drizzle with lime juice and zest; toss to coat. Garnish with fresh mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 20.7 mg, Sugar 11.7 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy melons. Cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon are all great choices.
  • If you don't have fresh ginger, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger instead.
  • Feel free to add other fruits or vegetables to the salad, such as berries, peaches, or cucumbers.
  • If you're making the salad ahead of time, wait to add the dressing until just before serving.

Conclusion:

This melon salad with ginger dressing is a refreshing and flavorful summer dish. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish at a barbecue or picnic. The ginger dressing adds a nice tangy flavor that complements the sweetness of the melons. This salad is also very easy to make, so it's a great option for busy weeknights.

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