Chilled Melon Cucumber And Mint Salad Recipes

SUMMER MELON, MINT, & CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the dressing in a medium bowl and add the cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes. Toss to combine. Let them marinate for a few minutes while you cut up the melon.
• Chop the melon into slices and then cubes or scoop it with a melon baller. Gently fold the melon into the rest of the salad.
• Garnish with the fresh mint and salt and pepper to taste.
• This salad is great made ahead and refrigerated for a few hours, as it allows the flavors to meld. (I wouldn't make it more than 8 hours ahead though).

MELON, CUCUMBER AND MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the melons on a flat surface and split each one in half. Scoop out and discard the seeds. Slice the ends off, then slice off the skin with a knife. Cut the flesh into 1- to 2-inch chunks. Transfer 1 heaping cup of melon chunks to a blender. Refrigerate the remaining melon chunks in a large bowl until chilled.
• Make the dressing: Add 3 tablespoons olive oil, the lime zest and juice and the honey to the blender. Puree until smooth. Taste for seasoning; add more honey, if needed. Add a splash of water if needed to make a smooth dressing. Refrigerate the dressing until ready to serve.
• In a medium bowl, toss the cucumbers with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a generous amount of pepper. Toss the chilled melon chunks with the dressing. Add the cucumbers, sprinkle the mint on top and mix a little.

CUCUMBER MELON SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, sugar and pepper. Slice cucumber, then cut into quarters. , In a serving bowl, combine cucumber and melon. Pour dressing over all; toss gently to coat.

MINTED CUCUMBER AND HONEYDEW MELON SALAD

Steps:

• Salad -- In a large bowl, add the mint, red onion, lime juice, honey, cucumber and honeydew melon and toss well. The liquid from both the melon and cucumber will be enough to combine with the simple dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill at least 15 minutes.
• Serve -- Just ENJOY! A light refreshing salad.

MELON, CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• Just before serving, toss with the herbs. Line plates with watercress if desired. Taste the salad, adjust the seasonings and serve over the watercress.

CHILLED MELON, CUCUMBER, AND MINT SOUP

Steps:

• Peel, halve, and seed 2 cucumbers, then coarsely chop. (You should have about 4 1/2 cups.) Halve and seed remaining (unpeeled) cucumber; cut into a 1/4-inch dice. Working in batches, puree chopped cucumbers, melon, 1/2 cup lime juice, mint, and ice in a food processor or blender. Season with salt and more lime juice. Transfer soup to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 2 hours.
• Smear 1/4 cup yogurt onto two sides of each serving bowl. Spoon chilled soup into bowls, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with diced cucumbers and mint. Serve, with lime wedges.

MELON, CUCUMBER AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place melon, tomatoes and cucumber in a large salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss well. Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice. Toss lightly and leave to marinate for a few minutes and up to 30 minutes, to let the flavors mingle.
• Add the basil leaves, tearing larger leaves into pieces, and the mint leaves.
• Just before serving, fold the leaves into the salad and toss well. Taste and add a little more lime juice, as needed.

CUCUMBER-MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Peel cucumber and chop into 1/4-inch cubes.
• Combine all ingredients in bowl and mix.
• Serve at room temperature.

TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD WITH MINT

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix in cucumbers, and marinate 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Gently toss tomatoes, onion, mint, and olive oil with the marinated cucumbers. Season with salt and pepper.

MINTY WATERMELON-CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine watermelon, cucumbers, green onions and mint. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 2 hours before serving.

CUCUMBER AND MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the cucumber, celery, garbanzo beans, carrots, raisins, and mint in a large bowl, and toss with the olive oil and red wine vinegar to coat. Serve immediately.

COOL AND CRUNCHY MELON-CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• To make one serving, combine watermelon and cantaloupe cubes or balls with cucumber. Drizzle with olive oil and yuzu juice (or lime or lemon juice). Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine. Garnish with basil leaves.