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Melon, Cucumber and Mint Salad

Recipe courtesy of Alex Guarnaschelli

From: Food Network Magazine

Recipe courtesy of Alex Guarnaschelli

Watch how to make this recipe.

From: Food Network Magazine

Melon, Cucumber and Mint Salad

Name: Melon, Cucumber and Mint Salad
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium melons (such as cantaloupe, Galia and/or honeydew); 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Grated zest and juice of 1 small lime; 1 tablespoon honey, plus more if needed; 2 medium hothouse cucumbers, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks and chilled; Freshly ground pepper; 6 sprigs mint, stemmed

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Level: Easy

Total: 20 min
Active: 20 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Alex loves mint in many forms: muddled in a cocktail, layered in a sandwich or tossed with fruit like in this melon salad.

Level: Easy

Total: 20 min
Active: 20 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

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2 medium melons (such as cantaloupe, Galia and/or honeydew)

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Grated zest and juice of 1 small lime

1 tablespoon honey, plus more if needed

2 medium hothouse cucumbers, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks and chilled

Freshly ground pepper

6 sprigs mint, stemmed

Directions

Place the melons on a flat surface and split each one in half. Scoop out and discard the seeds. Slice the ends off, then slice off the skin with a knife. Cut the flesh into 1- to 2-inch chunks. Transfer 1 heaping cup of melon chunks to a blender. Refrigerate the remaining melon chunks in a large bowl until chilled.
Make the dressing: Add 3 tablespoons olive oil, the lime zest and juice and the honey to the blender. Puree until smooth. Taste for seasoning; add more honey, if needed. Add a splash of water if needed to make a smooth dressing. Refrigerate the dressing until ready to serve.
In a medium bowl, toss the cucumbers with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a generous amount of pepper. Toss the chilled melon chunks with the dressing. Add the cucumbers, sprinkle the mint on top and mix a little.