MELON CUCUMBER MEDLEY

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A light lemony dressing complements a beautiful mixture of melons and sliced cucumbers from Edie DeSpain of Logan, Utah. "This delightful summer salad is especially good served at a brunch or luncheon," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
6 cups melon balls or cubes (cantaloupe, honeydew and/or watermelon)
3 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper; shake until sugar is dissolved. , In a bowl, combine melon and cucumbers; drizzle with dressing. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Notsile Telicia
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Princess Lee
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I'm always looking for new and refreshing summer salads, and this one fits the bill perfectly.


Sasycat3000
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


pankratz
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Sarah Tague
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This salad is a great way to showcase fresh, seasonal produce.


Some Person
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The melon is sweet, the cucumber is refreshing, and the mint is herbaceous.


Courtney Sampson
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This salad is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Patrick Trudell
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Prince Asamoah
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This salad is so easy to make and it's perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.


Itachi Seez U
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I'm not a big fan of melon, but I loved this salad. The cucumber and mint really balance out the sweetness of the melon.


Samiullah Aslamzai
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I added some crumbled feta cheese to this salad and it was delicious!


Penninah Karanja
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This is a great way to use up leftover melon and cucumber.


Mary Brooks
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Kerriann Garcia
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This melon cucumber medley is a refreshing and light summer salad. The flavors of the melon, cucumber, and mint are perfectly balanced.