Refreshing Watermelon Cantaloupe Salad With Mint-Basil Vinaigrette
Savor the refreshing flavors of summer with this delightful Watermelon Cantaloupe Salad. This vibrant salad features sweet watermelon and juicy cantaloupe, elegantly combined with a zesty Mint-Basil Vinaigrette for a burst of freshness in every bite.
Ingredients
For the salad and vinaigrette | |
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| ½ | watermelon, cubed |
| 1 | cantaloupe, cut in half and seeded |
| 2 | tablespoons mint leaves, chopped |
| 2 | tablespoons basil leaves, chopped |
| 1 | lemon, juice of (¼ cup) |
| ¼ | cup simple syrup (equal amounts sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves, then cooled) |
| ⅛ | teaspoon Amaretto (or substitute with almond extract) |
| fresh sprigs of mint & basil for garnish | |
Instructions
For preparing the salad and vinaigrette | |
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| 1. | Scoop 2 cups each from the watermelon and the cantaloupe using a melon baller. Carve the remainder of the watermelon out and reserve the shell. |
| 2. | In a blender, combine the chopped mint, chopped basil, lemon juice, simple syrup, and Amaretto (or almond extract). Blend until smooth. |
| 3. | Add the watermelon and cantaloupe balls to the carved out watermelon half. |
| 4. | Drizzle the Mint-Basil Vinaigrette over the salad, tossing gently to combine. |
| 5. | Garnish the salad with fresh sprigs of mint and basil, then serve and enjoy. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 146.8 kcal |
| Protein | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 0.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36.6 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Sugar | 30.8 g |
Published on Aug 14, 2024 by Luminița