Tricolor Melon Salad With Yogurt Honey Dressing Recipes

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 SALAD WITH HONEY-CUMIN DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place remaining ingredients in large bowl. Toss salad with enough dressing to season to taste.

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.

HONEY-MELON SALAD WITH BASIL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cantaloupe and honeydew. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. In a small bowl, whisk honey, lemon juice, paprika, salt and pepper. Pour over melon cubes just before serving; toss to coat. Stir in basil and, if desired, dried cranberries. Serve with a slotted spoon.

SUMMER FRUIT SALAD WITH A LEMON, HONEY, AND MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine watermelon, strawberries, peaches, nectarines, pear, and grapes in a large mixing bowl.
• Whisk lemon juice, mint, lemon zest, and honey together in a small bowl; drizzle over the fruit mixture and toss to coat.
• Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

MELON SALAD WITH GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; cover and chill. In a large covered saucepan, simmer chicken in apple juice, water and peppercorns for 20 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Discard broth; allow chicken to cool. Slice into thin strips and place in a large bowl. Add celery, melon balls and parsley. Serve on a bed of lettuce if desired. Drizzle with dressing.