Cucumber Melon Salad

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"Sweet melons contrast with cool, crunchy cucumbers in this light yet flavorful salad. Serve with grilled white fish, salmon or chicken for a perfect warm weather meal."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1⁄4 cup light olive oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 6 cups baby spinach leaves, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup honeydew melon, chopped
• 1 cup cantaloupe, chopped
• 1⁄2 cucumber, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup pecan halves, toasted
• 1⁄4 cup feta cheese, coarsely chopped

directions

1. In a bowl, whisk vinegar with honey, dill, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper until well combined. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in oil until well combined.
2. Arrange spinach leaves on a large platter. Toss melon, cantaloupe and cucumber with a small amount of the dressing. Arrange over spinach. Sprinkle with pecans and feta.
3. Drizzle salad with remaining dressing or to taste.