Garden Salad With Cantaloupe Dressing Recipes

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.

GARDEN SALAD WITH CANTALOUPE DRESSING

Steps:

• To make dressing: In a blender, process the cantaloupe, water, honey, ginger and vinegar until smooth.
• To make the salad: Steam the broccoli, snow peas and carrots for about 4 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
• Transfer to a large plate and spread out in a thin layer.
• Place in the freezer for 5 minutes, or until cold; do not let the vegetables freeze.
• Transfer to a large bowl.
• Add the cantaloupe, strawberries and radishes; toss well.
• Divide the spinach among individual plates.
• Top with the salad.
• Drizzle with the dressing.

GARDEN CHOPPED SALAD WITH RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Cut the tough ribs out of the lettuce leaves and discard the tough, darker green tops of the larger leaves. Cut the leaves into 1/2-inch pieces and place them in a large bowl. Add the bell pepper, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, and scallions.
• 2. Peel and pit the avocados. Cut them into 1/4-inch dice and place in a small bowl. Add the lime juice and toss well (to prevent discoloration). Add the avocados to the other vegetables and toss with the Ranch Dressing. Before serving, season with salt and pepper. Serve with any extra dressing alongside.

CANTALOUPE AND GREENS WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare salad dressing; In a small saucepan over low heat, heat the 1/2 olive oil and add 1/4 cup onions.
• Cook about 10 minutes or until onions are transparent and lightly golden.
• Remove onion from oil with slotted spoon.
• Increase heat to mediun-high.
• Add 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and the 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar and bring to a boil.
• Boil 1 minute.
• Carefully add the 2 tablespoons brown sugar (It may splatter) Boil one minute more,Add 1/2 the onions.
• (Save remaining for another use.) Cool and store dressing in Refrigerator until ready to use.
• In a large Salad bowl, mix greens, onion and cantaloupe balls or cubes.
• Add dressing a little at a time and toss.
• Add pepper and enjoy.

CANTALOUPE DRESSING

Steps:

• In the container of a blender, combine the cantaloupe, yogurt and sugar. Blend until smooth. Chill or serve immediately.

AVOCADO AND CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH CREAMY FRENCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk the sugar, paprika, salt, mustard, vinegar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper together in a mixing bowl. Slowly drizzle in the vegetable oil while whisking rapidly until the salad dressing is thick and creamy.
• Place the arugula leaves into a salad bowl, and sprinkle with the cantaloupe and avocado pieces. Drizzle with the salad dressing, then sprinkle with toasted almonds to serve.

CRAB AND CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH GINGER AND MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• If using coconut, heat the oven to 325 degrees. Spread the shavings on a baking sheet and toast until crisp and pale golden at the edges, tossing halfway through, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Cut the cantaloupe into thin slices. Using a vegetable peeler, pare the cucumber into long strips, discarding the core. Place on a serving platter, add red onion and mint, and toss.
• Finely dice half the ginger and chilies and place in a bowl. Add the lemon grass, fish sauce, lime juice, coconut cream and sugar, and whisk to blend. Taste and adjust dressing if needed; it should be fragrant, sweet, salty and sour.
• To assemble: Scatter the crab on the salad and spoon the dressing over it. Top with remaining ginger and chilies, coconut, if using, and peanuts. Serve immediately.

COTTAGE CHEESE CANTALOUPE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese, raisins and walnuts. Spoon into cantaloupe wedges. Sprinkle with granola; top with kiwi. Serve immediately on lettuce-lined plates.