Melon Salad Recipe

Name: Melon Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup plain low-fat or nonfat yogurt; Hot sauce; 1 cantaloupe or honeydew melon (3 1/2 to 4 lb.); 2 oranges (about 1 lb. total); 1 firm-ripe avocado (about 1/2 lb.); 1 cup matchstick-size pieces jicama; 1/3 cup salted roasted pistachios, coarsely chopped; Salt

Servings: persons

1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup plain low-fat or nonfat yogurt
Hot sauce
1 cantaloupe or honeydew melon (3 1/2 to 4 lb.)
2 oranges (about 1 lb. total)
1 firm-ripe avocado (about 1/2 lb.)
1 cup matchstick-size pieces jicama
1/3 cup salted roasted pistachios, coarsely chopped
Salt

1
In a bowl, whisk to blend fresh ginger, lime peel, cilantro, lime juice, orange juice, and yogurt. Add hot sauce to taste.
2
Rinse melon, cut in quarters, and discard seeds. Cut off and discard melon peel. Thinly slice melon and arrange equally on plates.
3
Rinse oranges; cut off and discard peel and white membrane. Cut between segments and membrane to release fruit. Arrange orange segments equally with melon.
4
Peel and pit avocado. Cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices equally on plates. Scatter jicama pieces onto plates, spoon yogurt dressing over salads, and sprinkle with pistachios. Add salt to taste.

130

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel, 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, 3 tablespoons lime juice, and more.

Yes, Melon 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 Salad

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