Melon Salad With Orange Honey Dressing Food

MELON SALAD WITH ORANGE-MINT SYRUP

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, mix sugar, orange peel, orange juice and cornstarch. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered about 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until sugar has dissolved and syrup has thickened. Stir in sliced mint. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, cut honeydew melon in half; remove and discard seeds. With melon baller, scoop out melon into balls; place in medium bowl. Cut cantaloupe in half; remove and discard seeds. Remove rind; cut cantaloupe into 1-inch-thick wedges. Arrange cantaloupe on serving platter.
• Gently toss melon balls with cooled syrup. To serve, spoon melon balls on top and around cantaloupe; drizzle with remaining syrup. Garnish with mint sprigs.

FRESH MELON FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix honey, lime peel and lime juice. Add remaining ingredients; toss gently to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to chill.
• Stir salad before serving. If desired, garnish with fresh mint.

MELON SALAD WITH ORANGE-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine lime zest, lime juice, orange juice concentrate, and vanilla in small bowl; set aside.
• Cut melon in half.
• Slice each half into 1-inch wedges; trim away rind.
• Cut melon into 3/4-inch pieces.
• Combine fruit and dressing.

MELON SALAD WITH ORANGE-HONEY DRESSING

Steps:

• Peel melons; discard seeds and membranes.
• Cut each melon half lengthwise into 8 slices.
• Divide melon and grapes evenly among 4 lettuce lined salad plates.
• Combine yogurt, honey and juice concentrate; stir well.
• Drizzle 1/4 cup yogurt mixture over each salad; sprinkle with nutmeg, if desired.

TRICOLOR MELON SALAD WITH YOGURT HONEY DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, honey, liqueur, if using, and the mint. Set aside.
• Scoop out the melon flesh and cut it into 1inch cubes. Combine them in a bowl or on a platter and toss together very gently until the colors are evenly distributed.
• Drizzle the dressing back and forth across the melon in a thin stream. Garnish with sprigs of mint and serve.

MELON SALAD WITH CITRUS HONEY MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• Using a melon baller scoop round spheres out of each of the melons and place them into a medium-sized bowl.

REFRESHING MELON SALAD

Steps:

• Combine honeydew, galia melon, and watermelon in a bowl. Drizzle with lime juice and zest; toss to coat. Garnish with fresh mint.

ORANGE SALAD WITH HONEY DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine the first nine ingredients; blend until slightly thickened. Pour into a jar or airtight container; chill. Line a serving platter or individual salad plates with lettuce. Arrange orange slices on top. Shake dressing; drizzle over oranges.

HONEY-MELON SALAD WITH BASIL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cantaloupe and honeydew. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. In a small bowl, whisk honey, lemon juice, paprika, salt and pepper. Pour over melon cubes just before serving; toss to coat. Stir in basil and, if desired, dried cranberries. Serve with a slotted spoon.

MELON SALAD

Steps:

• Combine watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple, and strawberries in a large bowl. Whisk poppy seed dressing and yogurt together in a bowl; drizzle dressing mixture over fruit before serving.

WATERMELON AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD WITH TAHINI

Steps:

• Cut off the top and bottom inch of the watermelon and set it on one of its flat, cut sides. Follow the curve of the fruit to cut away the rind. Cut the watermelon in half through the top, then lay each half on its large cut side. Cut each in half lengthwise, then into 1/4-inch-thick triangles. Transfer to a platter, along with any juices.
• Working with one at a time, cut off the top and bottom of each grapefruit, then set it on one of its flat, cut sides. Follow the curve of the fruit to cut away the peel and pith. Cut in half through the top, then lay each half on its cut side. Cut in half lengthwise, then into 1/4-inch-thick triangles. Remove seeds. Transfer to the platter of watermelon, along with any juices.
• Drizzle the tahini over the fruit, followed by the honey. Sprinkle with salt. Taste. If it's bitter, add more honey. If it's dull, add more salt and honey. Eat right away.