Tri Melon Margarita Salad Recipes

HONEYDEW MELON MARGARITA

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients into the glass of a blender and pulse until everything is incorporated and slushie.
• Pour into a pitcher. Meanwhile rim the glasses. Rub a lime wedge around the top rim of a glass. Fill a small bowl with salt and dip the glass in it to evenly coat the border.
• Pour the frozen margarita into the glass and decorate with a lime wedge.

HERB MELON SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring often to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
• Put the cantaloupe and honeydew in a bowl and toss with the basil and mint. Drizzle with the sweetened vinegar and toss lightly. Pile the melon on a platter and sprinkle with the flake salt.

MELON MARGARITA

Steps:

• Moisten rim of 1 cocktail glass with lime wedge. If desired, sprinkle salt on a plate; dip rim in salt. Fill glass with ice. In an empty cocktail shaker, combine tequila, melon liqueur, and lime juice. Fill with ice; cover and shake until frost forms on the outside of the shaker, 15-20 seconds. Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with lime wedge and, if desired, melon balls.

MARGARITA MELON SALAD

Steps:

• Many markets sell halved melons and wedges of watermelon, making it easy to prepare this salad closer to desired amounts.
• Combine lime juice, tequila, liqueur, and sugar in a bowl. Add melons and toss to coat with tequila and lime. Serve in shallow bowls.

TRICOLOR MELON SALAD WITH YOGURT HONEY DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, honey, liqueur, if using, and the mint. Set aside.
• Scoop out the melon flesh and cut it into 1inch cubes. Combine them in a bowl or on a platter and toss together very gently until the colors are evenly distributed.
• Drizzle the dressing back and forth across the melon in a thin stream. Garnish with sprigs of mint and serve.

TRI-MELON MARGARITA SALAD

Steps:

• Use a melon baller, scoop all three melons into balls. All together you need about 10 cups. I like to use equal portions, but if you like pink better than green -- use more watermelon -- you get the idea.
• In a large glass bowl, mix together lime juice, lime zest, tequila, salt, and simple syrup. Add melon balls and mint. Toss until well coated.
• Serve!

THREE-MELON SALAD

Steps:

• Halve melons and scrape out seeds of cantaloupe and green melon.
• Cut melon halves into 1/2-inch slices and cube, cutting away rinds as you work.
• Place fruit in a large serving bowl. Tear mint leaves over salad.
• Pour lime juice over salad and stir to combine.