Summer Melon Salad

This refreshing melon salad is a must try for summer! The perfect dish to share with family and friends.

Summer Melon Salad

4
Product
Type
Calories
410
Ingredients
  • 4 cups cubed mixed melon
  • 3 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, whole or sliced
  • 3 capfuls Herbal Aloe Concentrate, Mango
  • 78 ml (1/3 cup) extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon or lime
  • 2 TBSP mint leaves, fresh, chopped
  • 2 TBSP fresh chives, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper, crushed
  • Pinch Pink Himalayan salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup toasted pistachios, chopped
Instructions
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the melon, cucumbers, and basil. Gently toss.
  • To make the vinaigrette, in a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil lemon juice, honey, mint, and chives. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  • Drizzle half the vinaigrette over the salad gently tossing to coat. Add the feta and pistachios, then drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the top. Garnish the salad with more basil before serving.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the melon and cucumbers.
  • To make the vinaigrette, in a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil lemon juice, honey, mint, chives, and aloe. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  • Drizzle half the vinaigrette over the salad.
  • Add the feta, basil. and pistachios, then drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the top. Gently tossing to coat
  • Garnish the salad with more basil before serving.

Makes 4.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving (1 bowl)

Calories:
410
Protein:
12 g
Carbohydrate:
16 g
Fat:
22 g
Fiber:
3 g
Susan Bowerman

Susan BowermanM.S., R.D., CSSD, CSOWM, FAND – Sr. Director, Worldwide Nutrition Education and Training

Susan Bowerman is the senior director of Worldwide Nutrition Education and Training at Herbalife. She also serves as the Vice Chair of the Dietetic Advisory Board (DAB). As a registered dietitian, she educates distributors about our global nutrition philosophy and is responsible for developing nutrition education and training materials. Bowerman earned a B.S. in Biology with distinction from the University of Colorado and an M.S. in Food Science and Nutrition from Colorado State University. She is a fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and holds two board certifications as a specialist in Sports Dietetics and in Obesity and Weight Management. When she is not busy teaching and writing, Susan enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and gardening. Her favorite Herbalife products include Simply Probiotic and Herbalife Formula 1 Healthy Meal Nutritional Shake Mix Banana Caramel.

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