Chilled Cantaloupe Salad With Raspberry Vinaigrette Recipes

CUCUMBER MELON SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• Partially peel the cucumber so it leaves stripes of dark green for color. Cut the cucumber into bite-size pieces and put in a medium bowl.
• Cut the cantaloupe into cubes or use a melon baller. Add to the cucumber.
• Thinly slice the radishes. Add to the melon and cucumber.
• Toss the salad with the vinegar.
• Sprinkle with pepper.
• Refrigerate, covered, until chilled, about 30-60 minutes.
• Serve on salad plate over lettuce leaves.

FAVORITE RASPBERRY TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the fruit spread, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss gently to coat.

WATERMELON AND CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH MINT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a blender, combine mint, lemon juice, simple syrup, and amaretto. Blend until smooth.
• In a large bowl, combine the watermelon and the cantaloupe. Add the vinaigrette and toss. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
• In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved. Take pan off heat and cool the syrup. Any extra cooled syrup can be saved in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

CANTALOUPE SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Cut cantaloupe into 24 slices.
• Arrange cantaloupe around the plate with the ends touching.
• Separate the spinach on the plates.
• Sprinkle with the nuts.
• Serve with raspberry vinaigrette.

CHILLED CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• TO MAKE THE SALAD: Cut the onion in half through the root end, then cut into 1/2 inch wedges. Cut off the core from each wedge and discard. Separate the onion wedges into individual leaves. Place in a bowl, cover with cold water, and add a handful of ice cubes. Allow to stand for 20 minutes.Cut the melon in half, scoop out the seeds, and cut into 1 inch wedges. With a small sharp knife, remove the rind from the melon flesh and cut each wedge crosswise into 1/2 inch pieces. Place the melon pieces in a large bowl add the lettuce, along with half of the basil and half of the mint. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.TO MAKE THE VINAIGRETTE: In a food processor combine the remaining basil and mint with the other vinaigrette ingredients. Process until well blendedWhen ready to serve, drain the onions and pat dry with a paper towel. Add the onions to the cantaloupe mixture. Add the dressing and toss to combine. Season with a grinding of black pepper. Serve chilled.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.