Crunchy Mixed Melon Salad
Created by Kchurchill5 on May 23, 2016
- Servings: 7
- Prep Time: 5m
- Cook Time: 0m
- Recipe #23813
Ingredients
- 1 (3 pound) cantaloupe melon (chilled)
- 2 1/2 pound honeydew (1/2 melon, chilled)
- 240 grams walnuts (whole walnuts, 2 cups, toasted and chopped, pecans can also be used)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (real)
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- Kosher or sea salt, pinch of
- Pepper, pinch of
How to Make
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Step 1: Walnuts ... Add the walnuts to a dry saute pan on medium heat. Saute, stirring often; for, 3-4 minutes - just until you begin to smell them. Then, they are done. Transfer to a plate to cool; then, chop. I prefer walnuts; however, pecans are also just as good.
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Step 2: Melon ... I like to use a melon baller (small scoop); but, you can also dice the melon - whatever you like. Then, add the melon, nuts, and maple syrup to a bowl; and toss. Then, add the mint ... and toss once again. And, remember ... always use melons that are in season.
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Step 3: Serve and ENJOY! ... It literally takes just a few minutes to prepare. Delicious, refreshing; and, a nice simple salad.
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Step 4: Note: Fresh strawberries and peaches are also really good in this salad, instead of melon. Fresh 'in season' fruit and a good maple syrup is the key.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (467.5 g)
- Calories 915.2
- Total Fat - 24.2 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.5 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 91.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 182.5 g
- Dietary Fiber - 4.8 g
- Sugars - 160.3 g
- Protein - 12.1 g
- Calcium - 66 mg
- Iron - 2.7 mg
- Vitamin C - 15.8 mg
- Thiamin - 0.4 mg