CUCUMBER, CANTALOUPE, AND SQUASH SALAD

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Yogurt and lime zest add zing to this refreshing chilled salad with cucumber, cantaloupe, and squash.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
Finely grated zest of 1 lime
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 yellow summer squashes (about 1 pound), unpeeled
1 English cucumber (about 10 ounces), unpeeled
1 1/2 tablespoons unseasoned rice-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 large cantaloupe, rind removed

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Combine yogurt, lime zest and juice, salt, cumin, and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate 20 minutes.
  • Make the salad: Using a vegetable peeler or a mandoline, shave squashes and cucumber into wide ribbons, stopping when you reach seeds. Toss with vinegar and salt. Cover, and refrigerate. Shave cantaloupe into ribbons, and refrigerate.
  • Just before serving, drain cucumber and squash ribbons, and toss with cantaloupe. Drizzle with dressing.

Eugine Mwalo
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruits and vegetables.


Ryan Parkinson
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I'm not a huge fan of cucumber, but I really enjoyed this salad. The cantaloupe and squash helped to balance out the flavor.


Muhammad Raffy
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for picnics and potlucks.


Jamie Sparks
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I love how customizable this salad is. You can really make it your own by adding or omitting ingredients.


Mzwakhe Mgaga
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!


MyLatter Days
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. I might try it again with a different dressing.


Mazher Basra
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I've never had a salad like this before, and I was pleasantly surprised! I loved the sweet and savory flavors together.


Arati Shrestha
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever fresh fruits and vegetables I have on hand.


Noyna Mollik
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors. I would definitely recommend trying this recipe.


Larry Miller
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This salad was a refreshing and delicious summer treat! The combination of cucumber, cantaloupe, and squash was perfect, and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.