Cantaloupe Spinach Salad Food

CANTALOUPE SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Cut cantaloupe into 24 slices.
• Arrange cantaloupe around the plate with the ends touching.
• Separate the spinach on the plates.
• Sprinkle with the nuts.
• Serve with raspberry vinaigrette.

BABY SPINACH AND WATERMELON SALAD WITH FETA AND PISTACHIOS

Steps:

• For the oregano vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, honey, dried oregano and some salt and pepper to combine.
• For the salad: Set aside 2 tablespoons each of the feta and pistachios for serving, then add the remaining feta and pistachios to a large bowl. Add the spinach and watermelon, drizzle over the dressing and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the reserved feta and pistachios.

STRAWBERRY, CUCUMBER AND MELON SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the onion, strawberries, cucumber, cantaloupe and dill in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Let stand until the cucumber is juicy, about 10 minutes.
• Add the spinach and vinaigrette to the bowl, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
• Whisk 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper in a bowl. Slowly drizzle in 2/3 cup olive oil, whisking constantly, until thick and smooth. Add more salt and pepper to taste. (Makes about 1 cup.)

STRAWBERRY-MELON-SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients.
• In very large bowl, toss all salad ingredients with dressing.

SPINACH CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH MINT

Steps:

• Divide spinach between 2 serving plates. Arrange half of the cantaloupe and half of the avocado in a circular pattern over the spinach on each plate. Sprinkle with diced red pepper and fresh mint.
• Mix together the mint jelly, white wine vinegar, oil and garlic. Drizzle over the salads. Serve.

WATERMELON & SPINACH SUPER SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse the quinoa, then put it in a pan with a fitted lid and cover with 200ml water. Cook, covered, over a medium heat for 15 mins or until fluffy and the water has been absorbed. Don't worry if it catches on the bottom at little. Fork through to separate the grains , then leave to cool.
• Meanwhile, heat a frying pan over a medium heat and toast the pumpkin seeds for 1 min or until they start to pop. Tip into a serving bowl or on a platter with the watermelon, spinach, avocado, mint and feta. Toss through the quinoa , then squeeze over the lime juice with a pinch of seasoning. Top with the cress and serve.

STRAWBERRY MELON SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad serving bowl, toss together the spinach, strawberries, and cantaloupe. In a smaller mixing bowl, mix together the jam, vinegar, honey, and oil.
• Drizzle dressing over salad; toss.
• Sprinkle chopped nuts over the top.

SUPERSTAR SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Cut melon half into 1/2-in. rings. Cut rings with a 1-1/2-in. star-shaped cookie cutter or into 1-in. pieces; place in a bowl. Add spinach, ham, onion and grapes. Chill for at least 2 hours. Place sugar, orange juice, vinegar, onion, orange zest and pepper in a blender; cover and blend until smooth. With blender running, gradually add oil until slightly thickened. Stir in poppy seeds. Cover and chill. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss. Top with pecans.

WATERMELON AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first nine ingredients. In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat; serve immediately.

HONEYDEW, CANTALOUPE AND PROSCIUTTO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place prosciutto slices 4 inches apart on baking sheet; cook until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel. Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, zest, juice and pepper in a bowl until smooth. Add honeydew and cantaloupe; toss to combine; divide among 4 bowls. Crumble prosciutto; sprinkle it and basil over salad. Serve immediately.

STRAWBERRY-MELON SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Make Orange-Honey Dressing.
• Toss remaining ingredients with dressing.