Best 7 Margarita Melon Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a refreshing summer treat with our delectable Margarita Melon Salad, a vibrant fusion of sweet and tangy flavors. This salad is not just a culinary delight but also a visual masterpiece, featuring juicy watermelon, crisp cucumbers, and colorful mint leaves. Prepared with a refreshing lime-based dressing infused with a hint of tequila, this salad embodies the essence of a classic margarita cocktail, offering a unique and tantalizing taste experience. The article also includes variations to cater to different preferences, including a non-alcoholic version for those who prefer to abstain from alcohol. Additionally, we have curated a collection of equally enticing recipes, such as the savory Grilled Corn Salad, the flavorful Avocado, Mango, and Black Bean Salad, and the tangy Citrus Salad with Mint and Feta Cheese. These salads are perfect accompaniments to a summer barbecue or picnic, providing a delightful burst of freshness and nutrition.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MARGARITA FRUIT SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup Jose Cuervo Authentic Margarita
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
juice of 1 lime or 2 tsp approximately
4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
4 oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 small honeydew melon, rind and seeds removed, cut in small
1 small cantaloupe melon, rind and seeds removed, cut in small
1 small pineapple, peeled and rind removed, cut into small chunks
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, sliced thin

Steps:

  • 1) In a large bowl, mix together margarita, orange marmalade and lime juice.
  • 2) Add strawberries, oranges, pineapple, honeydew and cantaloupe. Stir to combine and refrigerate for several hours or overnight to allow the flavors to blend.
  • 3) Add mint, toss and serve.
  • This recipe should not be served to anyone under 21, or the legal drinking age.

MINT AND LIME MELON SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup mint jelly
1 lime, juiced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 melon, cantaloupe or honey dew, peeled, cut into 8ths and thinly sliced
4 radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 seedless cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 medium red onion, thinly slicied
Salt and pepper
Mint sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium shallow bowl, whish together jelly, lime juice and olive oil. Add the melon and veggies and toss. Season salad with salt and pepper and serve with mint sprigs.

MANY MELON SALAD WITH YOGURT SAUCE AND LIME



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup milk
1 cup good-quality yogurt, preferably not fat-free
1 tablespoon honey
1 cantaloupe or another orange melon, such as Crenshaw, Charentais, or Cavaillon
1/2 green honeydew melon
1/2 small watermelon
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 or 2 limes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk together the milk, yogurt, and honey. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. When ready to serve, peel and seed the melons and cut into 1-inch cubes. Combine them in a bowl, toss lightly, and divide the mixture among dessert bowls (preferably glass, so that you can see the melon colors). Drizzle yogurt sauce on top of the fruit. Sprinkle each serving with about 2 teaspoons brown sugar and serve with lime wedges to squeeze over the fruit at the table.

HERB MELON SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and diced into 3/4-inch pieces
1/4 honeydew, peeled, seeded and diced into 3/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
Flake salt, such as Maldon

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.

MARGARITA MELON SALAD



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Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cantaloupe - peeled, seeded and cubed
1 honeydew - peeled, seeded and cubed
½ watermelon - peeled, seeded and cubed
2oz silver tequila
2oz orange liquor
juice of 1 to 2 limes

Steps:

  • Throw all fruit in a bowl. Toss with booze and lime juice (use 2 limes if you like extra zestiness).
  • Chill overnight and enjoy. (Just be sure to keep it away from the kidlets.)

MELON MARGARITA



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Melon liqueur dramatically changes the flavor and color of a classic margarita and also makes it sweeter. If you'd like your melon margarita a little more tart, cut back on the liqueur just a tiny bit. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lime wedge
Coarse sea salt, optional
1-1/2 ounces blanco tequila
1-1/2 ounces melon liqueur
1/2 ounce freshly-squeezed lime juice
Honeydew melon balls, optional

Steps:

  • Moisten rim of 1 cocktail glass with lime wedge. If desired, sprinkle salt on a plate; dip rim in salt. Fill glass with ice. In an empty cocktail shaker, combine tequila, melon liqueur, and lime juice. Fill with ice; cover and shake until frost forms on the outside of the shaker, 15-20 seconds. Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with lime wedge and, if desired, melon balls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

WATERMELON MARGARITAS



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Summer's best flavors get frosty in the cocktail we serve at all our backyard shindigs. We mix sun-ripened watermelon and our favorite tequila with just the right amount of ice for a thick and boozy sipper that's perfect when we're grilling and chilling.-Alicia Cummings, Marshalltown, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium limes
1/3 cup sugar
8 cups cubed seedless watermelon (1 inch)
2 cups ice cubes
2 cups tequila
1 cup Triple Sec
1/4 cup lime juice

Steps:

  • Cut 1 lime into 12 wedges; reserve for garnishes. If desired, coat the rim of each glass with sugar: Cut remaining lime into wedges. Using these wedges, moisten the rims of 12 margarita or cocktail glasses. Sprinkle sugar on a plate; hold each glass upside down and dip rim into sugar. Discard remaining sugar., Place half the watermelon in a blender; cover and process until pureed (this should yield 3 cups). Add half each of the following: ice cubes, tequila, Triple Sec and lime juice. If desired, add sugar to taste. Cover and process until blended., Serve in prepared glasses. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Garnish with reserved lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, sweet melons for the best flavor.
  • Use a variety of melons for a more colorful and flavorful salad.
  • Chill the melons before serving for a refreshing treat.
  • Add other fruits, such as berries or grapes, to the salad for a more complex flavor.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh mint or basil for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Margarita Melon Salad is a refreshing and flavorful summer salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it sweet, tangy, or spicy, this salad has something for everyone. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy salad, give Margarita Melon Salad a try.

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