CUCUMBER AND MELON SALAD WITH CHILE AND HONEY

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A mandoline beats any knife at quickly turning fruit and veg into long elegant ribbons.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salad     Pistachio     Cucumber     Honeydew     Melon     Feta     Basil     Fruit

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup raw pistachios
1/2 jalapeño or Fresno chile, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 tsp. honey
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 English hothouse cucumber, halved crosswise, then halved lengthwise, seeds scooped out with a spoon
1/4 medium ripe honeydew melon or cantaloupe, rind removed
5 oz. ricotta salata (salted dry ricotta) or feta
1/2 cup basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast pistachios on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 7-9 minutes. Let cool, then finely chop 2 Tbsp. pistachios. Leave remaining nuts whole; set aside.
  • Whisk chopped pistachios, chile, vinegar, and honey in a small bowl. Gradually stream in oil, whisking constantly until emulsified; generously season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Using a mandoline, shave cucumber and honeydew lengthwise (or thinly slice with a knife). Place in a large bowl. Set blade to a slightly wider setting; shave cheese into planks. Add to bowl along with basil and reserved pistachios; drizzle dressing over and toss gently. Season with salt and pepper.

Sk Sazzad
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a delicious and refreshing side dish.


SB VLOGERS
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I wasn't sure how I would like this salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a great combination of flavors and textures.


James Cole
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Gary Atkins
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I've never had a cucumber and melon salad before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's definitely a new favorite!


Mahiuddin Nirob
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This salad is perfect for a summer cookout or picnic. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to transport.


Jon Stallard
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the flavors really shine through.


F1R35P1N
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumber and melon. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


MD SAGOR 420
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the unique flavor combination.


Jp tiny Labschagné
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the subtle heat from the chile and the sweetness from the honey.


Hennequin Martine
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I wasn't sure how I would feel about the combination of cucumber and melon, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors worked really well together.


Black Panther
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I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.


Kashifjan Kashifjan
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of cucumber, melon, chile, and honey was absolutely delicious.


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