Melon Salad With Orange Lime Dressing Recipes

MELON SALAD WITH ORANGE-HONEY DRESSING

Steps:

• Peel melons; discard seeds and membranes.
• Cut each melon half lengthwise into 8 slices.
• Divide melon and grapes evenly among 4 lettuce lined salad plates.
• Combine yogurt, honey and juice concentrate; stir well.
• Drizzle 1/4 cup yogurt mixture over each salad; sprinkle with nutmeg, if desired.

MELON SALAD WITH ORANGE-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine lime zest, lime juice, orange juice concentrate, and vanilla in small bowl; set aside.
• Cut melon in half.
• Slice each half into 1-inch wedges; trim away rind.
• Cut melon into 3/4-inch pieces.
• Combine fruit and dressing.

MANY MELON SALAD WITH YOGURT SAUCE AND LIME

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together the milk, yogurt, and honey. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. When ready to serve, peel and seed the melons and cut into 1-inch cubes. Combine them in a bowl, toss lightly, and divide the mixture among dessert bowls (preferably glass, so that you can see the melon colors). Drizzle yogurt sauce on top of the fruit. Sprinkle each serving with about 2 teaspoons brown sugar and serve with lime wedges to squeeze over the fruit at the table.

REFRESHING MELON SALAD

Steps:

• Combine honeydew, galia melon, and watermelon in a bowl. Drizzle with lime juice and zest; toss to coat. Garnish with fresh mint.

ROMAINE & ORANGE SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. In a large bowl, combine romaine and onion. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with mandarin oranges. Serve immediately.

MELON WITH SWEET LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cantaloupe and honeydew. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour over fruit; toss gently to coat.

SUMMER CITRUS MELON SALAD

Steps:

• Combine white grapefruit, pink grapefruit, and orange sections in a large bowl.
• Scoop out honeydew melon and cantaloupe flesh using a melon baller; add to the citrus in the bowl.
• Toss avocado with 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a small bowl. Remove from the juice; add to the bowl of citrus and melons.
• Whisk olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar together in a bowl. Stir in 1/3 cup chopped mint, honey, salt, and black pepper. Pour over citrus and melon mixture; toss gently to prevent mashing avocado. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

MELON SALAD WITH ORANGE-MINT SYRUP

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, mix sugar, orange peel, orange juice and cornstarch. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered about 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until sugar has dissolved and syrup has thickened. Stir in sliced mint. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, cut honeydew melon in half; remove and discard seeds. With melon baller, scoop out melon into balls; place in medium bowl. Cut cantaloupe in half; remove and discard seeds. Remove rind; cut cantaloupe into 1-inch-thick wedges. Arrange cantaloupe on serving platter.
• Gently toss melon balls with cooled syrup. To serve, spoon melon balls on top and around cantaloupe; drizzle with remaining syrup. Garnish with mint sprigs.

FRESH MELON FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix honey, lime peel and lime juice. Add remaining ingredients; toss gently to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to chill.
• Stir salad before serving. If desired, garnish with fresh mint.