Summer Melon Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 114.8
  • Total Fat: 7.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 599.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 12.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
  • Protein: 1.0 g

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Introduction

This is a tasty salad that is refreshing for the summer. Can also be great for a light lunch salad or a side at a bbq. The tangy of the ginger and lemon really brings out the sweetness of the melon. Mix and match different melons for more color and flavor pop. This is a tasty salad that is refreshing for the summer. Can also be great for a light lunch salad or a side at a bbq. The tangy of the ginger and lemon really brings out the sweetness of the melon. Mix and match different melons for more color and flavor pop.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 Tbsp minced ginger
    3 green onions, chopped to the top
    2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
    1 lemon, juiced
    1 Tbsp honey
    1 tsp sea salt
    1 bag just lettuce salad mix
    1/4 cantaloupe, peeled deseeded and cubed
    1/4 honeydew melon, peeled, deseeded and cubed
    1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
    Pinch of sea salt
    Fresh black pepper to taste

Directions

In a salad bowl, mix ginger and onions with olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, honey and sea salt. Allow to stand for 5 minutes or longer to develop flavor. Toss in the lettuce and melon and toss to coat. Sprinkle on the cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serving Size: 2-4 Servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CMCRISWELL.