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Melon Mosaic Salad Recipe

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A refreshing and vibrant Melon Mosaic Salad perfect for summer, featuring a colorful mix of watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, avocados, and feta cheese, drizzled with a spicy and tangy hot honey vinaigrette.

Ingredients

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Salad

  • 2 cups watermelon cubes
  • 2 cups cantaloupe cubes
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 to 2 seedless cucumbers, peeled and cut into cubes
  • 1 to 2 avocados, chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) block feta, cut into cubes
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as mint, basil, and chives)

Hot Honey Vinaigrette

  • 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey
  • 1 garlic clove, freshly grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the produce: Chop the watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumbers, and feta into roughly the same size cubes for consistency. Halve the cherry tomatoes and chop the avocados. You may crumble the feta or keep the cubes smaller if desired, and cherry tomatoes can be left whole.
  2. Assemble the salad base: Arrange the cantaloupe, watermelon, cucumber, and feta cubes on a serving dish in any desired pattern or simply spread in a bowl.
  3. Add tomatoes and avocado: Place the chopped tomatoes and avocados between the melon and cucumber cubes to create a mosaic effect. There is no strict method—layer, spread, or toss as preferred.
  4. Season: Sprinkle the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Make the hot honey vinaigrette: In a bowl, whisk together the champagne vinegar, lemon juice, hot honey, freshly grated garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined. Slowly stream in the olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing.
  6. Dress the salad: Drizzle the hot honey vinaigrette evenly over the assembled salad.
  7. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh herbs such as mint, basil, and chives over the top and serve immediately. Leftovers can be stored and enjoyed later.

Notes

  • Cut all ingredients into similar sized cubes for a harmonious presentation.
  • Feta can be crumbled or cubed according to preference.
  • Cherry tomatoes can be halved or left whole based on texture preference.
  • Use as much of your favorite ingredients as you like to personalize the salad.
  • The hot honey vinaigrette can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Leftover salad remains delicious and can be refrigerated for later enjoyment.

Keywords: melon salad, summer salad, hot honey vinaigrette, watermelon salad, cantaloupe salad, fresh herbs salad, no cook salad, feta cheese salad

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