Summertime Tomato-Melon Salad Recipe

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Looking for a savory summer salad? The combination of tomatoes, cantaloupe, avocado and greens sings with freshness and health.—Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California

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Summertime Tomato-Melon Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

4 cups small baby heirloom tomatoes, halved
1 English cucumber, peeled and cubed
2 cups cubed cantaloupe
1 package (8 ounces) feta cheese, cubed
1 medium ripe California Avocado, peeled and cubed
1 bunch watercress, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onion
CORIANDER-LIME VINAIGRETTE:
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/3 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon grated lime peel
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, cantaloupe, cheese, avocado, watercress, basil and onion.
In a dry small skillet over medium heat, toast coriander seeds until aromatic, about 2-3 minutes. Cool. Transfer to a spice grinder or a mortar and pestle; coarsely grind.
In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice, vinegar, honey, lime peel, salt, pepper and coriander. Pour over tomato mixture and gently toss to coat. Yield: 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 165 calories, 13 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 323 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Summertime Tomato-Melon Salad in Country Woman August/September 2012, p37