One of My Favorite Melon Salad Recipes is My Spinach Salad with Fresh Melons!
Of all the melon salad recipes, this easy melon salad recipe tops my summer favorite salads. If you’re looking for a delicious, easy watermelon salad or a cantaloupe salad recipe, here’s your recipe. This delightful spinach salad includes both melons. I used a spinach salad as my foundation and added cucumber with a few other ingredients. The fabulous Honey Citrus Vinaigrette complements the fruit. Truly, this is a winning summer melon salad recipe. If desired, top with Maple Pecans for a real sweet treat. I have a few melon recipes on my healthy food blog to give you some other options for healthy easy recipes!
Melon Salad Recipes Perfect Quick Summer Salads
I adore my easy watermelon salad with watermelon, tomatoes, and basil. My Watermelon and Tomato Salad recipe is from Eating Well To Fight Arthritis cookbook This book focuses on healthy easy recipes. It is everyday healthy cooking. Another melon salad on my healthy food blog is my Watermelon Salsa from Too Hot in the Kitchen cookbook. I think fresh ripe melons make the best summer recipes. All my cookbooks contain easy summer recipes to inspire healthy cooking. See which one you don’t have? Start eating healthy!
For Added Crunch, Top with Delicious Maple Pecans on Any Melon Salad
My Gulf Coast Favorites cookbook includes so many easy salad recipes from side salads to entree salads. I can’t wait for you to try the recipes. This book also includes healthy Cajun recipes and you can check out my Louisiana recipes on my healthy food blog.
- 1 package fresh baby spinach6-ounce
- 1cup cubed seeded watermelon
- 1cup cubed cantaloupe
- 1 small cucumberpeeled and thinly sliced
- cup ½thin red onion sliceshalved
- Honey Citrus Vinaigretterecipe below
- Maple Pecans (optionalrecipe below)
- In large bowl, combine all ingredients. Toss with Honey Citrus Dressing and Maple Pecans.
- 2tablespoons honey
- 1tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1tablespoon canola oil
- 2tablespoons orange juice
- 1tablespoon lime juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- Dash hot sauce
- In small bowl, whisk together all ingredients.
Per Serving: Calories 77, Calories from fat (%) 28, Fat (g) 3, Saturated Fat (g) 0, Cholesterol (mg) 0, Sodium (mg) 29, Carbohydrate (g) 14, Dietary Fiber (g) 1, Sugars (g) 11, Protein (g) 2, Diabetic Exchanges: 1 carbohydrate, 1/2 fat
- 1/4cup pecan halves
- 1tablespoon pure maple syrup
- Preheat oven 375 degrees. Coat baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- In small bowl, combine pecans and syrup. Spread on prepared pan and bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Per Serving of Maple Pecans: Calories 40, Calories from fat (%) 72, Fat (g) 3, Saturated Fat (g) 0, Cholesterol (mg) 0, Sodium (mg) 0, Carbohydrate (g) 3, Dietary Fiber (g) 0, Sugars (g) 2, Protein (g) 0, Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fat
Melon Salads Make The Best Summer Salads In Gulf Coast Favorites Cookbook
Spinach and Melon Salad with Honey Citrus Vinaigrette from Gulf Coast Favorites is one of the best summer melon salads! I decided to take advantage of the beautiful summer produce and created the perfect summer salad for these hot days. Simple and refreshing.
The Honey Citrus Vinaigrette complements this melon salad. However, you can also use the vinaigrette over fruit or your favorite spinach salad. I like including the Maple Pecans because they add a sweet crunchiness with the spinach and melon. You’ll find yourself using this fabulous vinaigrette on every salad. It is that good.
Try a Melon Baller For Your Melon Salad Recipes! A Little Fancier Touch!
OXO Good Grips Melon Baller
I like the Oxo melon baller because it is easy to use. Honestly, melon ballers are as easy to use as a knife, and they add a fancier flair to your salad. The melon comes out easily into little balls. These gadgets are inexpensive and use this baller for other fruits too. I like preparing recipes ahead of time and keep the melon separately until ready to toss your salad.
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