SAVORY MELON SALAD IN HONEYDEW VINAIGRETTE

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Savory Melon Salad in Honeydew Vinaigrette image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup cantaloupe, julienned
1 cup honeydew, julienned
1 cup Crenshaw, julienned
2 bunches (4 cups) mizuna or baby Chinese mustard greens, washed and chopped
1 head frisee lettuce, washed and chopped
1 bulb fennel, quartered lengthwise and sliced crosswise into 1/8-inch slices
1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto, fat removed, cut crosswise in 1/4-inch ribbons
4 cups honeydew chunks, or enough to make 2 cups strained puree
1/2 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, hazelnut oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
Zest from 1 lime
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup hazelnut pieces

Steps:

  • For the salad, place the melon on sheets of parchment paper and place in the freezer until very cold and slightly crunchy, 25 to 30 minutes. Place the mizuna, lettuce, fennel and prosciutto in a large bowl.
  • For the vinaigrette, pass the honeydew chunks through a food mill, or puree them in a food processor and pass the puree through a mesh strainer to make 2 cups. Place the juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Reduce until 1/2 cup of liquid remains, about 25 minutes.
  • Place the reduced liquid in a blender set on low. Drizzle in the oil and lime juice; then add the zest and salt. Adjust seasoning with pepper, more salt, lime juice and lime zest.
  • Add cup of the vinaigrette to the bowl and toss well. Add the melon pieces and toss lightly. Adjust to taste with more dressing. Serve immediately in separate bowls, drizzling around the edge of each bowl with a teaspoon of hazelnut oil. Garnish with the nuts.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 207, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 713 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams

Amin Ben brahim
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The vinaigrette in this salad is a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less vinegar.


Etswaa Cxnt
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with a different type of melon.


Ace Upton
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover melon. I had some cantaloupe and watermelon that were about to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. It turned out great!


Rati Ghug
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I love the presentation of this salad. It's so colorful and inviting.


Sardar Waqas
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This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and full of flavor.


Zee Khan
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I'm always looking for new and interesting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The melon salad was a hit at my last party.


Annika Parker
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits. My kids loved the sweet melons and the tangy vinaigrette.


Kayla Steel
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I've never had melon salad before, but this recipe has definitely changed my mind. It's so delicious and easy to make.


Imane Allaoui
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I'm not a big fan of melon, but I really enjoyed this salad. The honeydew vinaigrette was amazing!


Tamsim Molla
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This salad is so refreshing and summery. It's the perfect dish to serve on a hot day.


Abdullah Al Allve Noman
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweet melons and the tangy vinaigrette are a perfect match.


S O H A I L O
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover melon. I had some cantaloupe and watermelon that were about to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. It turned out great!


waqas crazy
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I was skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The melon salad was delicious and the honeydew vinaigrette was the perfect finishing touch.


absi abd elmalk DZ absi
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This salad was easy to make and the results were amazing! The vinaigrette was light and flavorful, and the melons were perfectly ripe and juicy.


Jennifer I
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit! The combination of melons and honeydew vinaigrette is so delicious and refreshing.


Rose Gaye
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This melon salad was a refreshing and unique dish! The honeydew vinaigrette was the perfect complement to the cantaloupe and watermelon. I added some chopped mint to the vinaigrette for an extra burst of flavor.