Best 3 Watermelon And Cantaloupe Salad With Mint Vinaigrette Recipes

Indulge in the refreshing and vibrant flavors of summer with our Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint Vinaigrette. This delightful salad combines the sweetness of ripe watermelon and cantaloupe with the aromatic freshness of mint, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Drizzled with a tangy and herbaceous mint vinaigrette, this salad is the perfect accompaniment to any summer gathering, picnic, or barbecue. Accompanying this star recipe are two additional variations to satisfy every palate: a Watermelon, Cucumber, and Feta Salad with Lemon-Dill Dressing for a light and tangy option, and a Cantaloupe and Avocado Salad with Lime-Cilantro Dressing for a creamy and tropical twist. These salads are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make, making them perfect for busy weeknights or effortless entertaining.

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

WATERMELON CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH MINT-BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Watermelon Cantaloupe Salad With Mint-Basil Vinaigrette image

From Giada DeLaurentiis, Food Network. I made this today and it is VERY good. I didn't have amaretto; I used almond extract.

Provided by HisPixie

Categories Melons

Time 31m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 watermelon
1 cantaloupe, cut in half, seeded
2 tablespoons mint leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons basil leaves, chopped
1 lemon, juice of (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup simple syrup (equal amounts sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves, cool)
1/8 teaspoon Amaretto (I used almond extract)
fresh sprigs of mint & basil

Steps:

Scoop 2 cups each from the watermelon and the cantaloupe using a melon baller. Carve the remainder of the watermelon out and reserve shell.
Add to a blender the chopped mint, chopped basil, lemon juice, simple syrup and amaretto. Blend until smooth.
Add the watermelon and cantaloupe balls to the carved out watermelon half.
Add the vinaigrette to the balls and toss to combine.
Garnish with the mint and basil sprigs and taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.8, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 18.8, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 30.8, Protein 3.2

WATERMELON AND CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH MINT AND BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint and Basil Vinaigrette image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 watermelon
1 cantaloupe, cut in half, seeded
2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint leaves plus whole sprigs, for garnish
2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves plus whole sprigs, for garnish
1 lemon juiced (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup simple syrup (equal amounts sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves, cool)
1/8 teaspoon amaretto

Steps:

Scoop 2 cups each from the watermelon and the cantaloupe using a melon baller. Carve the remainder of the watermelon out and reserve shell.
Add to a blender the chopped mint, chopped basil, lemon juice, simple syrup and amaretto. Blend until smooth.
Add the watermelon and cantaloupe balls to the carved out watermelon half.
Add the vinaigrette to the balls and toss to combine.
Garnish with the mint and basil sprigs and taste.

CANTALOUPE AND WATERMELON SALAD

Cantaloupe and Watermelon Salad image

Make and share this Cantaloupe and Watermelon Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories Fruit

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups cantaloupe, cubed
2 cups watermelon, cubed
2 tablespoons mint leaves, finely chopped
3 ounces feta cheese
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon oil, safflower suggested
1 tablespoon walnuts, finely chopped
1 teaspoon honey

Steps:

mix fruit nuts and mint together
whisk juice and oil and honey together
toss the feta in to the dressing
toss with fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.2, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 20.1, Sodium 266, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 13.5, Protein 4.7

Tips:

Choose ripe and juicy watermelon and cantaloupe for the best flavor.
Use a sharp knife to cut the melons into even-sized pieces.
If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a sharp knife to thinly slice the melons.
To make the mint vinaigrette, whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined.
Pour the mint vinaigrette over the melon salad and toss to coat.
Serve the melon salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This watermelon and cantaloupe salad with mint vinaigrette is a refreshing and flavorful summer dish. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish at a barbecue or potluck. The mint vinaigrette adds a bright and herbaceous flavor to the salad, and the combination of watermelon and cantaloupe is perfectly sweet and juicy. This salad is also very easy to make, so it's a great option for busy weeknights.

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