This is the time of year we get a few too many melons in our CSA share, which means I need to be creative so it does not go to waste. We have been enjoying smoothies with most of our melon, but I wanted to incorporate a sweet and savory dish into our season of melons. I came up with this cooling combination, and added a little heat from jalapeno for a nice contrast. You can exclude the jalapeno if you wish, it will still make a refreshing treat!
Cantaloupe and Cucumber Salad with Jalapeno Lime Dressing
2 cucumbers, peeled, cut into pieces
1/2 large or 1 small cantaloupe, peeled, cut into pieces
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1/2 jalapeno, sliced (more or less, depending on your preference)
1 teaspoons course sea salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
1/2 large or 1 small cantaloupe, peeled, cut into pieces
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1/2 jalapeno, sliced (more or less, depending on your preference)
1 teaspoons course sea salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
In a large bowl combine cucumber and cantaloupe. In a blender add lime zest and lime juice, jalapeno, sea salt, and olive oil. Blend for about 30 seconds to combine. Add cilantro to blender. Blend for about 10 seconds. Pour over cucumbers and cantaloupe. Stir to coat.
