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Spicy Cantaloupe-Cucumber Salad

Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen

From: Food Network Magazine

Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen

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From: Food Network Magazine

Spicy Cantaloupe-Cucumber Salad

Name: Spicy Cantaloupe-Cucumber Salad
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings

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Level: Easy

Total: 10 min
Active: 10 min

Yield: 4 servings

Toss cucumber, cantaloupe and cherries with savory ingredients like Scotch bonnet pepper, allspice, scallions and fresh ginger for an impressive summer salad inspired by the rich flavors of Jamaican jerk marinades.

Directions

Stir 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon each cider vinegar, minced fresh ginger and thyme, 1 teaspoon minced Scotch bonnet chile, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice and 2 each finely chopped scallions and garlic cloves in a large bowl. Add 1 each peeled, seeded and chopped small cantaloupe and cucumber and 1 cup halved pitted cherries; toss. Season with salt and pepper.

Photograph by Ryan Dausch

This recipe has been updated to more accurately recognize its origin or to add cultural context. It may differ from what was originally published or broadcast.