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Melon Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette

Melon Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette

5 from 1 vote
An icy cold summer side dish with cantaloupe, seedless mini cucumbers, raspberries or blueberries. The delicious vinaigrette brings it all together as well as a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: salad, vinaigrette
Servings: 10
Author: Damaris

Ingredients

  • 2 small cantaloupes, make balls with melon ball scoop or chop into small chunks
  • 4-5 mini seedless cucumbers, sliced
  • 4 cups fresh raspberries or blueberries
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint or cilantro, minced

Honey-Lime Vinaigrette

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4-1/2 cup fresh lime juice, to taste
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 tsp salt and black pepper, large pinch
  • 1/4 cup white wine balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  • Assemble prepared cantaloupe and cucumbers to a large bowl with a airtight lid.
  • Add all vinaigrette ingredients to a blender and blend well. Taste and adust ingredients as needed for sweetness/tartness.
  • Pour vinaigrette over the cantaloupe and cucumbers tossing to combine. Cover the bowl with the lid and refrigerate until serving time.
  • Right before serving toss to coat, add the berries and sprinkle with chopped fresh mint or cilantro.