Honey Melon Salad With Basil Food

HONEYDEW & PROSCIUTTO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the first 8 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Place arugula, onion and herbs in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1/3 cup vinaigrette and toss lightly to coat. In large serving bowl layer with a quarter of the arugula mixture, honeydew, mozzarella cheese and prosciutto. Repeat layers 3 times. Serve with remaining vinaigrette.

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.

HERB MELON SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring often to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
• Put the cantaloupe and honeydew in a bowl and toss with the basil and mint. Drizzle with the sweetened vinegar and toss lightly. Pile the melon on a platter and sprinkle with the flake salt.

HONEYDEW WITH MINT, BASIL, AND LIME

Steps:

• In a bowl combine all ingredients and chill.

WATERMELON BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Stack basil leaves on top of each other and roll tightly into a log. Slice lengthwise into thin ribbons.
• Combine basil slices and watermelon in a large bowl. Drizzle lemon juice over watermelon.
• Mix salt and chili powder together in a small bowl; sprinkle over watermelon and toss to combine. Chill salad before serving, at least 30 minutes.