Melon, Cucumber And Tomato Salad Recipe

Name: Melon, Cucumber And Tomato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 European cucumber, peeled if desired and cut in medium dice; Salt to taste; 1 pound ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded if desired, cut in thin wedges or diced; 1 small ripe honeydew melon or cantaloupe, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice or shaped into melon balls; 2 to 3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or sherry vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon mild honey, like clover, or agave nectar; 4 tablespoons grapeseed oil, rice bran oil or canola oil; 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint; 1 tablespoon chopped chives; Fresh watercress for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1 European cucumber, peeled if desired and cut in medium dice
Salt to taste
1 pound ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded if desired, cut in thin wedges or diced
1 small ripe honeydew melon or cantaloupe, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice or shaped into melon balls
2 to 3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon mild honey, like clover, or agave nectar
4 tablespoons grapeseed oil, rice bran oil or canola oil
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped chives
Fresh watercress for garnish (optional)

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1. Put the cucumbers in a colander set in the sink or a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and let drain for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the other ingredients.
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2. Toss the cucumbers, tomatoes and melon together in a bowl. Whisk together the vinegar, salt to taste, lime juice, honey and oil and toss with the fruit and vegetable mixture. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
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3. Just before serving, toss with the herbs. Line plates with watercress if desired. Taste the salad, adjust the seasonings and serve over the watercress.
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Advance preparation: You can make this through Step 2 several hours ahead. Because of the salt, the vegetables and fruit will give off a lot of water, so if you don't want the salad to be too juicy, salt shortly before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 European cucumber, peeled if desired and cut in medium dice, Salt to taste, 1 pound ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded if desired, cut in thin wedges or diced, 1 small ripe honeydew melon or cantaloupe, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice or shaped into melon balls, and more.

Yes, Melon, Cucumber And Tomato Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Melon, Cucumber And Tomato Salad

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