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Cucumber-Melon Salad Recipe
Aug 17, 2011 @ 1:23 PM
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Daily Value: 33%
Servings: 2
High-Fiber
Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free
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Nutrition
Cal/Serving: 655Daily Value: 33%
Servings: 2
High-Fiber
Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free
| Fat | 55g | 84% |
| Saturated | 8g | 38% |
| Carbs | 39g | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 26% |
| Sugars | 28g | 0% |
| Protein | 4g | 9% |
| Sodium | 1303mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 1218mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 4393IU | 88% |
| Vitamin C | 76mg | 126% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) | 2mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 21% |
| Folic Acid (B9) | 118µg | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 8mg | 41% |
| Vitamin K | 91µg | 114% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 39g | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 6g | 0% |
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INGREDIENTS
For the marinated onions:
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
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For the salad:
- ¼ cantaloupe melon, seeded and scooped with a melon baller, ½-inch in diameter
- ¼ honeydew melon, seeded and scooped with a melon baller, ½-inch in diameter
- 1 English or Hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into half-moons ¼-inch wide
- 3 stalks celery, cut into ¼-inch slices
- ¼ cup celery leaves
- ½ cup mint leaves
- ½ cup lovage
- 1 teaspoon fine sugar
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
For the marinated onions:
Add the red wine vinegar to a small bowl, then add the onions and season with salt and pepper. Allow to soak for about 20 minutes, then drain.
For the salad:
In a large salad bowl, combine the marinated onions, melon balls, cucumber, celery, celery leaves, mint, lovage, sugar, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and mix well using salad tongs.
Recipe Details
Servings: 2
