Yellow Melon Muscatel Melon Salad Recipes

MELON SALAD WITH ORANGE-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine lime zest, lime juice, orange juice concentrate, and vanilla in small bowl; set aside.
• Cut melon in half.
• Slice each half into 1-inch wedges; trim away rind.
• Cut melon into 3/4-inch pieces.
• Combine fruit and dressing.

MELON MANGO SALAD

Steps:

• Make dressing by stirring together plain yogurt, a tablespoon of honey and a teaspoon of grated gingerroot.
• Halve melon and scoop out seeds. Slice, peel, and cut into chunks. Mix with grapes.
• Slice mango on each side of the pit. On each half, slash the flesh into a criss-cross pattern down to the skin. Push the skin from underneath to turn the mango halves inside out. Remove the flesh and add to melon mixture.
• Arrange watercress and salad greens on 4 serving plates. Whisk olive oil and vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle over the watercress and greens.
• Divide the melon mix equally between the 4, then spoon the yogurt dressing on top. If desired, scoop the seed out of the passion fruit and sprinkle over the salad. Serve immediately.

MELON SALAD WITH SWEET SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• *Note: if you can find yellow watermelon, substitute half yellow for red watermelon.
• In small saucepan combine sugar, vinegar, salt, and ginger. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
• Place dressing in a medium bowl. Slowly add both oils to sugar mixture in a thin steady stream, whisking constantly until thickened.
• Stir in sesame seeds, sesame oil, and cayenne pepper; set aside.
• In large bowl combine melon and cucumber. Add 1/2 cup of the dressing; toss to coat.
• Line salad bowls or a platter with lettuce; top with melon mixture. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro and bacon.
• Pass remaining dressing.

CRAB AND MELON SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all of the salad ingredients together, tossing gently.
• Chill at least 1 hour.
• Combine the dressing ingredients and mix well.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
• Serve immediately.

YELLOW MELON MUSCATEL (MELON SALAD)

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, place the sugar, water, lemon juice, vinegar, and ginger. Heat to a boiling, stirring well.
• Continue boiling for about 5 minutes, then strain syrup through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl.
• Cool.
• Meanwhile, de-seed the cantaloupes and watermelon. Using a melon baller, collect balls and place in a large bowl.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then sprinkle on the muscatel.
• Toss gently.
• Pour syrup over melon balls and refrigerate for several hours before serving.
• To serve, decorate with mint sprig.