Cantaloupe Salad Food

CANTALOUPE SALAD

Steps:

• Cut six rings, about 1/2 in. wide, from the center section of the cantaloupe. Remove seeds and set rings aside. Cube the remaining cantaloupe. In a bowl, combine orange juice and honey. Add grapes, kiwi and cubed cantaloupe; stir gently to coat. Place cantaloupe rings on lettuce; top with fruit and sprinkle with coconut.

FOUR SIMPLE MELON SALADS

Steps:

• For the honeydew salad combine the melon, blueberries, and feta cheese in a small bowl. Top with mint leaves and squeeze lime juice over the top.
• For the watermelon salad put the arugula in the base of a small bowl, and top with the melon, cucumber, and onion slices. Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil and vinegar.
• For the Honey Kiss salad mingle the melon ribbons with the prosciutto in a small bowl. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt, and squeeze fresh lime juice over it.
• For the Galia salad put the melon and kiwi in a small bowl, top with the pepper slices and basil leaves. Dress with a squeeze of citrus and a drizzle of olive oil.

SUMMER TOMATO & CANTALOUPE SALAD

Steps:

• Add cucumber, tomato, and onion to a small mixing bowl and top with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine. Then taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more vinegar for acidity or salt and pepper for flavor balance. Set in the refrigerator to chill.
• Next, prepare dressing by adding lime juice, maple syrup, and sea salt to a small mixing bowl and whisking to combine. Then slowly stream in olive oil while whisking to combine. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more lime juice for brightness/acidity, maple syrup for sweetness, or salt for flavor balance. Set aside.
• Add cantaloupe to a large serving bowl and top with dressing. Gently toss to combine. Then add the cucumber-tomato-onion salad on top, leaving any excess liquid/dressing behind.
• Gently toss to combine and garnish with fresh mint. Serve.
• Best when fresh, though leftovers keep in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Leave mint on the side to keep as fresh as possible.

CHICKEN CANTALOUPE SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts in a pan and cover with chicken stock and water, if needed, to poach. Simmer on low heat for 8 minutes or until chicken is cooked. Remove from heat and allow to cool.(This you can do ahead of time, if needed).
• Slice chicken and set aside.
• Combine mayonnaise and sour cream.
• Add apple, lemon juice, celery grapes and cantaloupe.
• Mix gently and thoroughly.
• Add chicken slices and toss.
• Top with almond pieces or toasted pecans.
• Serve with hot biscuits and a nice Chablis.

CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH LIME, PEPITAS & COTIJA

Steps:

• Gently stir cantaloupe, tomatoes, onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl.
• Whisk lime juice, jalapeño, honey, garlic, chili powder, cumin, 1 tablespoon cilantro and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil until combined. Drizzle over the cantaloupe mixture; toss gently to coat. Arrange the salad on a large platter; sprinkle with pepitas, cotija and the remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro.

CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH HONEY LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the cantaloupe, cucumber, mint, and basil leaves in a large salad bowl.
• Whisk the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and honey until the honey is dissolved and the dressing is smooth.
• Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until combined. Dot with fresh raspberries and serve. Alternatively, portion into bowls and then garnish with fresh raspberries.

CANTALOUPE SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
• In a large bowl, toss bananas in the lemon juice. Mix in the cantaloupe and grapes. Just prior to serving, toss with the poppy seed dressing. Garnish with bacon and green onions, and serve.

CANTALOUPE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine dressing ingredients (lemon - vinegar) in bowl. Let stand 30 minutes and then whisk in the olive oil, mint and soy sauce. Season with pepper.
• In a large salad bowl add cantaloupe and veggies, toss.
• Add dressing and toss.

CANTALOUPE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a large serving bowl and garnish with mint sprigs. This is an easy one!

CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH LIME, MINT, AND GINGER

Steps:

• Cut cantaloupe into 3/4- to 1-inch cubes (about 5 cups) and place in large bowl. Add lime juice, mint, and lime peel; toss to blend. Mix in sugar, ginger, and honey. Refrigerate salad until ready to serve, stirring occasionally, up to 3 hours.

CANTALOUPE SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange cantaloupe slices on a serving platter. Drizzle with honey. Press the grated ginger firmly down into the bowl and then tilt bowl to 1 side to release juices, drizzling ginger juice over cantaloupe. Top with freshly torn mint and serve.

PORK CUTLETS WITH CANTALOUPE SALAD

Steps:

• Prick pork cutlets all over with a fork; season with salt. Transfer to a large resealable plastic bag; add coarsely grated cantaloupe, 2 Tbsp. lime juice, and oil. Seal bag and toss to coat; chill 1 hour.
• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Remove pork from marinade and grill, turning, until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes; transfer to a platter.
• Toss together scallions, chile, thinly sliced cantaloupe, cilantro, fish sauce, and remaining 2 Tbsp. lime juice. Arrange salad over pork; top with peanuts.

BLACKBERRY-CANTALOUPE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except mint. Cover and let stand 30 minutes (or refrigerate, up to 2 days). Stir in mint just before serving.