Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 jalapeno, seeds and stem removed
- 1 MeloGlow Mini Watermelon, rind removed, and flesh cubed
- 1 seedless English cucumber, cubed
- 4 ounces feta cheese, cubed
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Method:
- In a food processor or blender combine olive oil, lime juice, honey, kosher salt, pepper and jalapeno. Process until smooth and set aside.
- Add the watermelon, cucumber, feta and cilantro to a large mixing bowl. Gently toss and arrange on a serving platter. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.
Melon Ricotta Salad
Ingredients
- 2 CantaGold melons
- 1 English cucumber
- 2 bunches of radishes
- 1/2 of a finely diced shallot
- 2 tbsp finely chopped basil
- 2 tbsp finely chopped mint
- 4 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or champagne vinegar or lemon juice)
- 3 tbsp light olive oil
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1, 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta
- Salt to taste
Directions
- Cut CantaGold melons in half and seed. Use a melon baller to make into balls.
- Mandolin or very thinly slice cucumber and radishes. Place all into a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together shallot, basil, mint, apple cider vinegar, olive oil and maple syrup. Drizzle over cantaloupe mixture.
- Spoon ricotta atop a medium platter. Salt lightly. Top ricotta with cantaloupe mixture and enjoy!
Green Goddess Honeydew Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 0 min
Total time: 15 min
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp exra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 cup basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 8 cups baby arugula
- 4 cups MelloSweet honeydew melon, balled or sliced thin
- 2 cups English cucumber, sliced thin
- 1 avocado, sliced thin
- 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
- 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
Directions
- In a food processor or blender, combine lemon juice, olive oil, honey, basil leaves, kosher salt and pepper. Process until smooth and set aside.
- Place arugula on a serving platter and top with melon, cucumber, avocado, peas, goat cheese and pistachios. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.