Melon Salad Recipes – Spinach, Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad Recipe

Favorite Melon Salad Recipes

Of all the melon salad recipes, this easy melon salad recipe tops 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. Spinach is the foundation and add cucumber with a few other ingredients.  The fabulous Honey Citrus Vinaigrette perfectly complements the fruit. Truly, this is a winning summer melon salad recipe. If desired, top with Maple Pecans for a real sweet treat.

For Added Crunch, Top with Delicious Maple Pecans on Any Melon Salad

Holly’s Gulf Coast Favorites cookbook includes so many easy salad recipes from side salads to entree salads. This book also includes healthy Cajun recipes and check out other Louisiana recipes.

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Spinach and Melon Salad with Honey Citrus Vinaigrette

My summer melon salad recipes are refreshing and jam-packed with flavor. Your taste buts get a real thrill! You'll love this fruity spinach melon salad accented with Maple Pecans.  Use the pecans if desired. I included the nutritional information below with and without the pecans.  This easy summer salad from my Gulf Coast Favorites cookbook makes a quick watermelon and cantaloupe salad recipe.  I like the refreshing flavor and easy preparation, and you will too. You can always make it with one type melon too. Remember to adjust recipes to your preference.

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 package fresh baby spinach 6-ounce
• 1 cup cubed seeded watermelon
• 1 cup cubed cantaloupe
• 1 small cucumber peeled and thinly sliced
• cup ½thin red onion slices halved
• Honey Citrus Vinaigrette recipe below
• Maple Pecans (optional recipe below)

Servings 6 servings Ingredients 1 package fresh baby spinach 6-ounce 1 cup cubed seeded watermelon 1 cup cubed cantaloupe 1 small cucumber peeled and thinly sliced cup ½thin red onion slices halved Honey Citrus Vinaigrette recipe below Maple Pecans (optional recipe below)

Instructions

1. In large bowl, combine all ingredients. Toss with Honey Citrus Dressing and Maple Pecans.

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Honey Citrus Vinaigrette

This vinaigrette goes great on fruit and other fruity salads.

Servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• Dash hot sauce

Servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon lime juice salt and pepper to taste Dash hot sauce

Instructions

1. In small bowl, whisk together all ingredients.

Nutritional Info

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

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Maple Pecans

Simple to make and there's only two ingredients. Pecans add crunch and sweetness to any salad.  Best of all, they are high in antioxidants.  So, enjoy on a salad or for a snack. Also, you may toast the pecans without the syrup and put in the salad. Either way, I like nuts in a salad.

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Ingredients

• 1/4 cup pecan halves
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

Servings Ingredients 1/4 cup pecan halves 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

Instructions

1. Preheat oven 375 degrees. Coat baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In small bowl, combine pecans and syrup. Spread on prepared pan and bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutritional Info

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! 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. Include 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.

Melon Salad Recipes Perfect Quick Summer Salads

You will adore this easy watermelon salad with watermelon, tomatoes, and basil. 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 the healthy food blog is Watermelon Salsa from Too Hot in the Kitchen cookbook. Fresh ripe melons make the best summer recipes. 

Try a Melon Baller For Your Melon Salad Recipes! A Little Fancier Touch!

You will 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.  Prepare recipes ahead of time and keep the melon separately until ready to toss your salad.

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