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.

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.

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.