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Summer Melon Salad.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed mixed melon
- 3 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon or lime
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- Pink Himalayan salt and black pepper
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup toasted pistachios, chopped
Instructions
- 1. In a large serving bowl, combine the melon, cucumbers, and basil. Gently toss to mix.2. To make the vinaigrette, in a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, mint, and chives. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.3. Drizzle half the vinaigrette over the salad, gently tossing to coat. Add the feta and pistachios, then drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the top. Garnish the salad with more basil before serving.
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Summer Melon Salad.
Hi Tieghan! I cannot wait to make this salad! I love the flared serving bowl! Where can I find it? Thank you! Your food and photos are stunning!
Thanks so much, Aruna! So sorry, I no longer have the link for the bowl, I would check Anthropologie for something similar!
This salad is excellent! We love the flavors. I’m wondering what to serve with it that will complement the flavors…
Hi Jessica,
So kind of you to try this and leave feedback, glad to hear it was a hit! I like to do a grilled chicken or steak. Have the best day!
This was the best salad I have ever made!! All the flavors were so good together. So light and fresh! Definitely will make this again!
Wow thank you so much Emily! I’m so glad you loved this salad! Thanks for giving it a try! 🙂 xT
I’m going to make this salad to take to a potluck. Should I wait until I arrive at the event to put the feta and vinaigrette on the melon? Or can it “travel” with the dressing?
Hi Tyler! I would wait to add the dressing and feta until you arrive at the event, this will help maintain those fresh and delicious flavors in this dish! Hope you love it! 🙂 xT
What would be a good substitute if you don’t like feta? I like goat cheese though, could that work or do you have any other recommendations?
Hey Jessica,
Sure, goat cheese would be fantastic! Please let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it!
Any recipe adjustments if replacing the melon with mango and pineapple?
Hi Jessica,
Nope, you can keep the recipe as written. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx