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Summer Citrus Melon Salad
With 3 varieties of succulent melons and a bold, sweet and spicy dressing, this salad is undoubtedly fresh and juicy! Try it for your next picnic or potluck party and bask under the sun enjoying the refreshing story told by this melon salad!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 118 kcal
Ingredients
Salad
- 1/2 cup honeydew
- 1/2 cup watermelon
- 1/2 cup cantaloupe
- 1/4 cup strawberries
- 1/2 cup cucumber
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp orange zest
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 3 tbsp basil , fresh
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder , roasted
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- salt to taste
Garnish
- feta cheese
- mixed nuts
- pumpkin seeds
Instructions
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Zest a lemon and an orange.
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Finely chop a 1/2 inch knob of ginger.
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Chop some fresh basil leaves.
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In a small bowl, combine the orange and lemon zest, ginger, orange juice, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, basil, roasted cumin seeds, and maple syrup. Whisk the ingredients together and set the bowl aside.
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In a larger bowl add melons, strawberries, blueberries, and cucumbers.
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Pour the dressing over the salad and give it a nice toss.
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Garnish with some feta cheese, mixed nuts, pumpkin seeds, and serve on a bed of greens. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts
Summer Citrus Melon Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 56mg2%
Potassium 259mg7%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 970IU19%
Vitamin C 41.8mg51%
Calcium 39mg4%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.