Summer melon salad
Discover the delightful blend of juicy melons, fresh herbs, and tangy dressing in this refreshing summer salad. Perfect for a light and flavorful meal.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- .38 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Dash of crushed red pepper
- ⅔ cup honeydew melon balls
- ⅔ cup watermelon balls
- ⅔ cup cantaloupe balls
- 1 cherry radish, cut into thin slices
- 2 center-cut bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
- 12 small fresh basil leaves
Instructions:
- Arrange yogurt in a circular shape on a spacious platter.
- Mix together parsley, vinegar, oil, honey, lime juice, a pinch of salt, black pepper, and red pepper in a small bowl, stirring well. Place all melon balls and sliced radish into the bowl; mix carefully.
- With a slotted spoon, pile up the melon mixture onto the yogurt (set aside the vinegar mixture). Sprinkle bacon and the rest of the salt evenly. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the reserved vinegar mixture; discard the rest of the vinegar mixture. Scatter basil leaves on top.
Summary:
- Calories: 647 kcal
- Fat: 43 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Carbs: 48 g
- Potassium: 896 mg
- Magnesium: 53 mg