Juicy Summer Bliss Melon Salad (Print Version)
Refreshing summer blend of ripe melons, berries, feta, and herbs in citrus dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 1 cup cubed watermelon
02 - 1 cup cubed ripe cantaloupe
03 - 1 cup cubed honeydew melon
04 - 1 cup halved strawberries
05 - 1 cup seedless red or green grapes, halved
→ Cheese & Nuts
06 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
07 - 1/4 cup toasted pistachios or almonds, roughly chopped
→ Herbs & Dressing
08 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn
09 - 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, torn
10 - Zest of 1 lime
11 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
12 - 1 tbsp honey
13 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
14 - Pinch of sea salt
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Place all prepared fruits in a large serving bowl and toss gently to combine.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together lime zest, lime juice, honey, olive oil, and sea salt until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the fruit mixture. Gently toss to coat all pieces without bruising delicate fruits.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta, toasted nuts, mint, and basil over the dressed fruit. Lightly toss once to distribute.
05 - Serve immediately while chilled. Best enjoyed within 2 hours of dressing to maintain texture.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- No cooking required, which means your kitchen stays cool when the temperature soars
- The combination of creamy feta, bright citrus, and sweet fruit hits every craving at once
02 -
- Cold fruit absorbs dressing poorly, so let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before dressing
- The salad is best within an hour of assembling, after that the fruit starts to release too much liquid
03 -
- Buy melons a few days before you need them, they continue to soften and sweeten after harvesting
- A serrated knife glides through the rinds more cleanly than a chef's knife does