MELON, CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD

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Categories     Fruit

Yield 6 people

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:

  • 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Just before serving, toss with the herbs. Line plates with watercress if desired. Taste the salad, adjust the seasonings and serve over the watercress. Advance preparation: You can make this through Step 2 several hours ahead. Because of the salt, the vegetables and fruit will give off a lot of water, so if you don't want the salad to be too juicy, salt shortly before serving.

Eunice Mpundu
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I can't wait to try this salad with different types of melon.


Khshouaib Khshouaib
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover melon.


Kenjazy Tips
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it the night before and it will still be delicious the next day.


Leah Preston
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Wafik Salloum
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This salad is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Renee Gentry
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I'm always looking for new ways to use melon, and this salad is a great option. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Sabir Yadav
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit at potlucks.


Stephanie Boeve
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I'm not usually a fan of cucumber, but I loved it in this salad.


Joseph Bensly
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


TC Hill
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I love the pop of color that the melon and tomato add to this salad.


Hasnain Qasim
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect summer lunch or dinner.


Rachelle Spradley
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The first time I made this salad, I used cantaloupe. The next time, I used honeydew. Both were delicious, so I know I'll be making this salad again and again.


Shariif Awukar
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This salad is the perfect way to use up all the summer produce I have in my garden.


CameIn 45
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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 melon I have on hand.


BROWN LION
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of melon, cucumber, and tomato is unique and refreshing, and the dressing is the perfect finishing touch.


Md Abusalek
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This salad was a hit at my last party. Everyone loved it!


Keiraaa
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I loved this salad! It was so easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the dressing.


Eric Perridon
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This salad was a refreshing and delicious summer dish. The combination of melon, cucumber, and tomato was perfect, and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!