Cantaloupe Salad Recipes

CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH HONEY LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the cantaloupe, cucumber, mint, and basil leaves in a large salad bowl.
• Whisk the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and honey until the honey is dissolved and the dressing is smooth.
• Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until combined. Dot with fresh raspberries and serve. Alternatively, portion into bowls and then garnish with fresh raspberries.

CANTALOUPE SALAD

Steps:

• Cut six rings, about 1/2 in. wide, from the center section of the cantaloupe. Remove seeds and set rings aside. Cube the remaining cantaloupe. In a bowl, combine orange juice and honey. Add grapes, kiwi and cubed cantaloupe; stir gently to coat. Place cantaloupe rings on lettuce; top with fruit and sprinkle with coconut.

BLACKBERRY-CANTALOUPE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except mint. Cover and let stand 30 minutes (or refrigerate, up to 2 days). Stir in mint just before serving.

CANTALOUPE, PROSCIUTTO, AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine vinegar, shallot, garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper and whisk to combine. While continuously whisking, add the oil in a slow, steady stream until completely incorporated. Whisk in the herbs, and set aside while you prepare the salad.
• In a large bowl, combine the arugula and red onion. Drizzle in 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette and toss to combine. Add more vinaigrette to taste, if desired, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
• Arrange the cantaloupe wedges on a large serving plate, top with the arugula salad and the prosciutto. Serve immediately.

CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH LIME, PEPITAS & COTIJA

Steps:

• Gently stir cantaloupe, tomatoes, onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl.
• Whisk lime juice, jalapeño, honey, garlic, chili powder, cumin, 1 tablespoon cilantro and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil until combined. Drizzle over the cantaloupe mixture; toss gently to coat. Arrange the salad on a large platter; sprinkle with pepitas, cotija and the remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro.

CANTALOUPE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a large serving bowl and garnish with mint sprigs. This is an easy one!

CANTALOUPE SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange cantaloupe slices on a serving platter. Drizzle with honey. Press the grated ginger firmly down into the bowl and then tilt bowl to 1 side to release juices, drizzling ginger juice over cantaloupe. Top with freshly torn mint and serve.

CANTALOUPE AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk oil, vinegar, coriander, salt, pepper, and cardamom in a large bowl. Add cantaloupe, cucumber, and chiles and toss to coat in dressing. Let sit, uncovered, 15 minutes.
• To serve, add pumpkin seeds, cilantro, and mint to salad and toss gently to combine. Top with sumac.

CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH LIME, MINT, AND GINGER

Steps:

• Cut cantaloupe into 3/4- to 1-inch cubes (about 5 cups) and place in large bowl. Add lime juice, mint, and lime peel; toss to blend. Mix in sugar, ginger, and honey. Refrigerate salad until ready to serve, stirring occasionally, up to 3 hours.

MELON SALAD

Steps:

• Combine watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple, and strawberries in a large bowl. Whisk poppy seed dressing and yogurt together in a bowl; drizzle dressing mixture over fruit before serving.