SIDE Melon-Zucchini Fruit Salad
Prep
Total
Yield 8-10 servings
The dish, created by Vie Meal Planner Chef Hannah Matarazzo, is fantastic because it relies on the sweetness of melon to lure little mouths (and hands) in. The shredded zucchini is the secret ingredient! Practically flavorless against the juicy-sweet tang of the melon and the punch of the lemon-y dressing, the zucchini camouflages itself very well, making this salad your new best friend in the "my kid doesn't eat vegetables" department!
Ingredients
1-2 ripe melons, peeled & cubed
2 small or 1 medium zucchini, top and bottom trimmed and shredded in a food processor or grated using a cheese grater
2 lemons, peels and seeds removed (you'll be using the whole lemon)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup good olive oil
1/4 cup honey
1-2 tsp salt and pepper each, to taste
1/4 cup poppy seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss cubed cantaloupe and shredded/grated zucchini together, cover and chill.
- While the salad chills, make the dressing: In a blender, food processor or nutribullet, combine the following until well-mixed and emulsified: 2 lemons, cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper (start with 1 tsp of each then increase after tasting, if desired).
- Once mixed, stir in poppy seeds by hand.
- Drizzle over salad as needed.
Notes
*Chef's Tip: Add 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard and 1 shallot, minced and you'll have an excellent French honey mustard dressing for green salads!
Courses side
Recipe by Vie at https://getvie.com/2018/08/29/favorite-recipe-of-the-week-august-29th/