Summertime Tomato-Melon Salad

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Recipe by Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

Looking for a savory summer salad? The combination of tomatoes, cantaloupe, avocado and greens sings with freshness and health.—Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California

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Summertime Tomato-Melon Salad

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Yield:12 servings (3/4 cup each)
Prep:30 min
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups small baby heirloom tomatoes, halved
  • 1 English cucumber, peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups cubed cantaloupe
  • 1 package (8 ounces) feta cheese, cubed
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
  • 1 bunch watercress, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • coriander-lime vinaigrette:
    • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
    • 1/3 cup canola oil
    • 3 tablespoons lime juice
    • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Directions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, cantaloupe, cheese, avocado, watercress, basil and onion.
  2. 2
    In a dry small skillet over medium heat, toast coriander seeds until aromatic, about 2-3 minutes. Cool. Transfer to a spice grinder or a mortar and pestle; coarsely grind.
  3. 3
    In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice, vinegar, honey, lime zest, salt, pepper and coriander. Pour over tomato mixture and gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 165 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 323mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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