Mixed Melon Salad With Cilantro And Lime Food

WATERMELON SALAD WITH QUESO FRESCO, LIME, AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Mix the watermelon with the lime juice, half the zest, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, 2 tablespoons of the cilantro, and half the queso fresco. Transfer onto platter.
• Add the rest of the lime zest, cilantro, and queso fresco on top of the salad. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
• Top with salt and pepper to taste just before serving.

HONEYDEW MELON AND CILANTRO ICE POPS

Steps:

• Bring the sugar and 1/4 cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely melted, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat, add the cilantro and stir until completely wilted. Let cool completely at room temperature, at least 30 minutes.
• Put the melon, lime zest and juice and a pinch of salt in a blender. Strain the cilantro syrup into the blender, pressing the cilantro in the strainer with the back of a spoon to extract as much flavor as possible; discard the cilantro. Puree the melon mixture until completely smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender partway through if needed. Transfer the mixture to a large liquid measuring cup with a pouring spout.
• Pour the mixture into the molds, leaving 1/4 inch of space at the top (the mixture will expand). Insert the sticks. Freeze until solid, 5 hours to overnight. Unmold, and enjoy immediately.

BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH MANGO, CILANTRO AND LIME

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, lime juice, honey and cumin. Slowly whisk in the oil until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
• Mix the mango, pepper, beans, jalapeno and onion together in a large bowl. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the ingredients and toss to combine. Season the salad with salt and pepper. Garnish with the cilantro.

MIXED MELON SMOOTHIE

Steps:

• Place the melon chunks in a blender, add the mint leaves and grated ginger, and process until smooth. Add yogurt. Serve thoroughly chilled.;

MIXED MELON SALAD

Steps:

• Seed the melons and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
• Arrange them on a platter or 6 salad plates.
• Sprinkle with the feta and mint.
• Season with lime juice and, if desired, a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
• Garnish with sprigs of mint, if desired.

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.

CILANTRO-LIME FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the fruits. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Chill until serving.