Melon Salad With Sweet Sesame Dressing Recipe

Name: Melon Salad With Sweet Sesame Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sweet Sesame Dressing; 1/3 cup unbleached white sugar; 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar or 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or freshly grated if you prefer); 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted (sub half of the portion with black sesame seeds for color); 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1 dash cayenne pepper; Salad; 2 cups cut up seedless watermelon (read *Note); 2 cups cut up cantaloupe; 2 cups cut up honeydews; 1 cup sliced English cucumber (if available try 1/2 cup each of English cucumber and lemon cucumber); lettuce leaf; snipped fresh cilantro (optional); crisp cooked bacon, drained and crumbled (optional)

Servings: persons

Sweet Sesame Dressing
1/3 cup unbleached white sugar
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar or 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or freshly grated if you prefer)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted (sub half of the portion with black sesame seeds for color)
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 dash cayenne pepper
Salad
2 cups cut up seedless watermelon (read *Note)
2 cups cut up cantaloupe
2 cups cut up honeydews
1 cup sliced English cucumber (if available try 1/2 cup each of English cucumber and lemon cucumber)
lettuce leaf
snipped fresh cilantro (optional)
crisp cooked bacon, drained and crumbled (optional)

1
*Note: if you can find yellow watermelon, substitute half yellow for red watermelon.
2
In small saucepan combine sugar, vinegar, salt, and ginger. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
3
Place dressing in a medium bowl. Slowly add both oils to sugar mixture in a thin steady stream, whisking constantly until thickened.
4
Stir in sesame seeds, sesame oil, and cayenne pepper; set aside.
5
In large bowl combine melon and cucumber. Add 1/2 cup of the dressing; toss to coat.
6
Line salad bowls or a platter with lettuce; top with melon mixture. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro and bacon.
7
Pass remaining dressing.

664

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sweet Sesame Dressing, 1/3 cup unbleached white sugar, 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar or 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Melon Salad With Sweet Sesame Dressing 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Melon Salad With Sweet Sesame Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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