Taste of Home
Summertime Tomato-Melon Salad
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Looking for a savory summer salad? The combination of tomatoes, cantaloupe, avocado and greens sings with freshness and health.—Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California
Ingredients
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4 cups small baby heirloom tomatoes, halved
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1 English cucumber, peeled and cubed
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2 cups cubed cantaloupe
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1 package (8 ounces) feta cheese, cubed
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1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
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1 bunch watercress, coarsely chopped
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1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
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1/4 cup chopped red onion
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CORIANDER-LIME VINAIGRETTE:
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1 teaspoon coriander seeds
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1/3 cup canola oil
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3 tablespoons lime juice
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 tablespoon grated lime zest
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, cantaloupe, cheese, avocado, watercress, basil and onion.
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2.
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.
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3.
In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice, vinegar, honey, lime zest, salt, pepper and coriander. Pour over tomato mixture and gently toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 165 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 323mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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