Yellow Melon Muscatel Melon Salad Recipes

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.

YELLOW MELON MUSCATEL (MELON SALAD)

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, place the sugar, water, lemon juice, vinegar, and ginger. Heat to a boiling, stirring well.
• Continue boiling for about 5 minutes, then strain syrup through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl.
• Cool.
• Meanwhile, de-seed the cantaloupes and watermelon. Using a melon baller, collect balls and place in a large bowl.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then sprinkle on the muscatel.
• Toss gently.
• Pour syrup over melon balls and refrigerate for several hours before serving.
• To serve, decorate with mint sprig.

MOJITO-STYLE MELON SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine honeydew, cantaloupe, 2 tablespoons of sugar, lime zest and juice, and slivered mint. Refrigerate 15 minutes, tossing occasionally, until sugar dissolves and mixture is well chilled.
• When ready to serve, spread remaining tablespoon of sugar onto a flat plate. Pour a little water into a shallow bowl and dip rim of each of 4 wine or martini glasses into water; press wet rims into sugar to coat edge of each glass. Spoon 1 cup of fruit mixture into each glass; garnish with mint sprigs. Yields 1 cup per serving.

MIXED MELON SALAD

Steps:

• Seed the melons and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
• Arrange them on a platter or 6 salad plates.
• Sprinkle with the feta and mint.
• Season with lime juice and, if desired, a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
• Garnish with sprigs of mint, if desired.

MELON SALAD WITH SWEET SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• *Note: if you can find yellow watermelon, substitute half yellow for red watermelon.
• In small saucepan combine sugar, vinegar, salt, and ginger. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
• Place dressing in a medium bowl. Slowly add both oils to sugar mixture in a thin steady stream, whisking constantly until thickened.
• Stir in sesame seeds, sesame oil, and cayenne pepper; set aside.
• In large bowl combine melon and cucumber. Add 1/2 cup of the dressing; toss to coat.
• Line salad bowls or a platter with lettuce; top with melon mixture. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro and bacon.
• Pass remaining dressing.