MELON, CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD

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Categories     Fruit

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 European cucumber, peeled if desired and cut in medium dice
Salt to taste
1 pound ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded if desired, cut in thin wedges or diced
1 small ripe honeydew melon or cantaloupe, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice or shaped into melon balls
2 to 3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon mild honey, like clover, or agave nectar
4 tablespoons grapeseed oil, rice bran oil or canola oil
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped chives
Fresh watercress for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Put the cucumbers in a colander set in the sink or a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and let drain for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the other ingredients. 2. Toss the cucumbers, tomatoes and melon together in a bowl. Whisk together the vinegar, salt to taste, lime juice, honey and oil and toss with the fruit and vegetable mixture. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. 3. Just before serving, toss with the herbs. Line plates with watercress if desired. Taste the salad, adjust the seasonings and serve over the watercress. Advance preparation: You can make this through Step 2 several hours ahead. Because of the salt, the vegetables and fruit will give off a lot of water, so if you don't want the salad to be too juicy, salt shortly before serving.

Emmanuel Osawe
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This salad is a great way to get my daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


marla sanchez
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


Malik Raheem
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This salad is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Matlodi Maria
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This salad is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than 10 minutes.


Rajender Kumar
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The melon is sweet, the cucumber is refreshing, and the tomato is tangy.


Kkf Kkf
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have cucumbers and tomatoes on hand, so this is a great way to use them up.


Yonathan Graziani
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one is a keeper. It's definitely going into my regular rotation.


Rao sajjad Anjum
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This salad is so refreshing and healthy. I feel good about eating it.


Dilal Ahmed
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Sakhi Aich
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet melon and cucumber.


sampadakaira channel
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I'm not a big fan of melon, but I loved this salad. The cucumber and tomato really balanced out the flavor.


kelvin smith
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was delicious! It made a great main course.


tajamul official
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The dressing is the perfect complement to the salad. It's light and tangy, but not too overpowering.


Asadulla Ansari
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This salad is so easy to make. I didn't even have to chop the vegetables!


devon garrison
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I love the colors in this salad. It's so vibrant and cheerful.


Elijah Dohmann
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This salad is a great way to use up summer produce. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.


Willis I like food
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Omobolaji Akeem
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This salad was so refreshing and flavorful! I loved the combination of melon, cucumber, and tomato. The dressing was also perfect - light and tangy.