Strawberry Cucumber And Melon Salad Recipes

CHILLED 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. Use the larger-size scoop on a melon baller to scoop out the flesh. The goal is to tightly pack about 6 generous cups of melon flesh and then hollow the four melon halves out for presentation. Scrape the halves with a spoon to smooth the insides and gather additional flesh (and trap any juices) in a separate bowl until you have 1 heaping cup. Save the melon halves. Refrigerate the melon balls.
• Place the melon scraps and juices in a blender and add 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, the lime zest and juice and honey. Puree until smooth and taste for seasoning. Add more honey, if needed. Add a splash of water if more liquid is needed to make a smooth puree. Refrigerate.
• In a medium bowl, toss the cucumbers with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a generous amount of black pepper. Toss the melon balls with the dressing. Sprinkle the cucumbers and mint over the melon and mix a little. Fill the melon halves.

STRAWBERRY-CUCUMBER SALAD WITH LEMON CREAM

Steps:

• Toss 4 cups quartered hulled strawberries (from 1 pound whole), 3 sliced Persian cucumbers, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl and let sit 10 minutes to allow sugar to dissolve and flavors to meld.
• Meanwhile, mix 1/2 cup crème fraîche, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl; set lemon cream aside.
• Pulse 1/4 cup unsalted, roasted pistachios, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt in a food processor until nuts are just finely ground (do not overprocess or you'll end up with nut butter).
• Divide fruit salad among plates and spoon some of the reserved lemon cream over; sprinkle with ground seasoned pistachios.
• Do Ahead
• Lemon cream can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

STRAWBERRY, CUCUMBER & HONEYDEW SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine strawberries, cucumber and honeydew. Chill until serving., In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Just before serving, drizzle over strawberry mixture; toss gently to coat.

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.

STRAWBERRY, CUCUMBER & MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Blend dressing, 1/4 cup mint and 4-1/2 tsp. chiles in blender until smooth. Chop remaining mint with knife, set aside.
• Peel, seed and chop 1 cucumber; place in medium bowl. Add berries, onions, remaining chiles and 1/4 cup dressing mixture; mix lightly.
• Cut remaining cucumber into very thin slices. Toss with remaining dressing mixture and chopped mint; place on platter. Top with berry mixture. Squeeze lemon wedges over salad just before serving.

STRAWBERRY-MELON SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, whisk together the lemon yogurt, honey, and lemon juice until smooth, and gently fold in the watermelon balls, cantaloupe balls, and strawberries. Toss to coat, and serve.

STRAWBERRY, CUCUMBER AND MELON SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the onion, strawberries, cucumber, cantaloupe and dill in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Let stand until the cucumber is juicy, about 10 minutes.Add the spinach and vinaigrette to the bowl, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.Whisk 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper in a bowl. Slowly drizzle in 2/3 cup olive oil, whisking constantly, until thick and smooth. Add more salt and pepper to taste. (Makes about 1 cup.)Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.

STRAWBERRY, CUCUMBER AND MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the cucumbers and slice thinly.
• Hull the strawberries and slice thinly (save one strawberry).
• Arrange the cumber and strawberry slices on a round, shallow serving plate.
• Do an outer circle of cumbers.
• Do a slightly over lapping inner circle of strawberries.
• Continue making inner circles.
• Finish with the saved strawberry, sliced in half, served on top in the center.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle with vinegar.
• Drizzle with olive oil.
• Chill for one hour.
• Just before serving, garnish with chopped mint.

STRAWBERRY AND MELON SALAD

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients until blended.
• Combine greens and fruit in large bowl.
• Top with dressing mixture; toss lightly. Top with sunflower kernels.

STRAWBERRY, CUCUMBER AND MELON SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the onion, strawberries, cucumber, cantaloupe and dill in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Let stand until the cucumber is juicy, about 10 minutes.Add the spinach and vinaigrette to the bowl, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.Whisk 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper in a bowl. Slowly drizzle in 2/3 cup olive oil, whisking constantly, until thick and smooth. Add more salt and pepper to taste. (Makes about 1 cup.)Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.