Confession: Every single time I’m invited to an event to which I am expected to bring food, I panic a little. What if nobody likes what I make? What if it’s the dish that sits untouched on the table while everything else gets devoured? What if everyone thinks it’s weird? Or boring? Or gross?
I put this melon salad on skewers and brought it to a barbecue, and people RAVED about it all night. I’ve also served it for brunch and brought it to an office potluck, with similar results. It’s perfect… sweet, fresh, light, colorful, a little exotic yet approachable and familiar. About ten minutes worth of effort, and your friends and coworkers will think you’re a culinary genius.
Dressing:
2 limes, zest and juice
2tbs finely chopped fresh mint
2tbs raw honey
¼tsp ground ginger
1. Whisk together dressing ingredients.
2. Pour over melon cubes, any kind you like, and stir to combine. How much? I dunno, a bunch? I used about ½ of a canteloupe, honeydew, and small watermelon. Don’t use melon balls. Melon balls are for Sallies.
3. Cover and chill for at least a few hours. Serve as a salad, or on skewers.
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