Shaved Honeydew-and-Cucumber Salad

Name: Shaved Honeydew-and-Cucumber Salad
Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: 1/2 cup)
Ingredients: 1 firm honeydew melon, quartered and seeded; 1 medium cucumber; 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Yield

Serves 4 (serving size: 1/2 cup)

Photo: Victor Protasio

Mark Driskill July 2017

Use the remaining honeydew for smoothies, or blend with cucumber, mint, onion, and a jalapeño pepper for green gazpacho.

1 firm honeydew melon, quartered and seeded
1 medium cucumber
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

How to Make It

Step 1

Using a vegetable peeler, shave 1 quarter honeydew into long strips to yield 1 cup (reserve remaining honeydew for another use). Shave cucumber into large strips to yield about 1 cup.

Step 2

Combine shaved honeydew, shaved cucumber, and remaining ingredients in a bowl; toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Shaved Honeydew-and-Cucumber Salad

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