Melon Salad With Sweet Sesame Dressing

Melons are believed to have originated in Africa and have been cultivated for thousands of years. They are not only delicious but also hydrating due to their high water content.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 9.

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Melon Salad With Sweet Sesame Dressing

Cooking Method: Mixing Cuisine: International Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Salad Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 480

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Melon
• 1 cup Cucumber
• 1 small Red Onion
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Mint Leaves
• 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 tablespoon Lime Juice
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Cut the melon into bite-sized pieces.
2. Slice the cucumber and red onion.
3. In a small bowl, mix together honey, lime juice, olive oil, and salt to make the dressing.
4. In a large bowl, combine melon, cucumber, red onion, and mint leaves.
5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
6. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
7. Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
8. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 15g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.