Crenshaw Melon Salad
A refreshing salad that uses expired Crenshaw melons, ensuring food safety and reducing food waste.
15
Prep Time (min)
0
Cook Time (min)
15
Total Time (min)
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 Crenshaw melon, past its expiration date but still safe to consume
- 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
Cut the Crenshaw melon in half, remove the seeds, and scoop out the flesh.
2
Slice the melon flesh into bite-sized pieces.
3
In a large bowl, combine the melon pieces, cucumber slices, red onion, and chopped mint leaves.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
5
Pour the dressing over the melon salad and toss gently to combine.
6
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
7
Serve the Crenshaw melon salad chilled and enjoy!