Tomato Melon Cucumber Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing
Servings 4 People
Ingredients
- Zest from 1 lime + 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling on top
- 2 large tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces about 3-4 cups
- 2 cups chopped cantaloupe or melon
- 1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced in ½-inch thick pieces (about 2 cups)
- Black pepper
- Olive oil
Items you can prep ahead (optional)
- Prep 2 large tomatoes, 2 cups chopped melon, and 1 cucumber
- Make the salad
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the lime zest and juice, ginger, maple, and salt.
- Add tomatoes, melon, and cucumber and toss gently to coat.
- Transfer to a platter and top with a generous drizzle of good olive oil, freshly grated black pepper, and a generous sprinkling of salt (tomatoes need plenty of salt to bring out their flavor).
Notes
Substitutions:
- Use any seasonal fruit in place of the melon (peaches, watermelon, cherries, etc…)
- Don’t have a good ripe summer tomato? No prob! Just skip it and add more cucumber and melon.
Storage:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days
Leftovers + Repurposing:
- This salad is delicious right out of the fridge or closer to room temperature.
- Top leftovers with salt, pepper, and olive oil. If you have fresh herbs, sprinkle them over top!