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    Home » Recipes » Salads » Cucumber Melon Spa Salad

    LAST UPDATED: June 6, 2020 • FIRST PUBLISHED: July 22, 2014 By Toni Dash 15 Comments

    Cucumber Melon Spa Salad

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    Cucumber Melon Spa Salad

    We’ve reached the part of the summer where it’s so hot I’m not interested in eating anything! I walk through the grocery store with my kids staring at food with no inspiration for mealtime. I’m convinced my muse has split for her own tropical vacation.

    I recently bought a new kitchen gadget that has perked up my interest; a Sprializer.  The whimsical end result of the gadget is popping up all over the internet with ‘pasta’ made purely from vegetables, fruit ribbons and more. I’m not usually one to jump on a trendy bandwagon and certainly my kitchen is bursting with niche gadgets already, however I love the idea of more easily incorporating fruits and vegetables into our family meals in unexpected ways. It decreases cooking time (perfect for summer) and increases the nutrition we all need.

    Cucumber Melon Spa Salad

    The Spiralizer really works best with firm fruits and vegetables and my ideas was for a bed of cucumber ‘noodles’ topped with juicy, cool, naturally-sweet melon balls and a light dressing. A healthy salad to quench the heat and inviting to the palate. I did not want a heavy vinaigrette but a smidge of a tang and a bit of some sweetness would be a perfect complement to the refreshing cucumber and sweet, juicy melon.

    Though any neutral oil could be used I chose Grapeseed which is mild in flavor in a fantastic green hue. As it sounds, grapeseed oil is derived from the seeds of grapes. For cooking it has a reasonably high smoke point. The flavor is light, clean and non-distinct making it perfect for dressings, as well as it is high in polyunsaturated fats which is a good attribute of fats and oils. It is a great oil to keep in your pantry and perfect on this salad!

    Cucumber Melon Spa Salad

     

    Cucumber Melon Spa Salad

    Cucumber Melon Spa Salad

    This light, refreshing, juicy salad is not only healthy but perfect to stave off the summer heat. Spiralized cucumber noodles provide a bed for mixed melon balls, lightly dressed in a grapeseed oil mint dressing.Should a spiralizer not be available, the cucumber may be cut into any desirable shape; thinly sliced, cut into matchsticks or thin shavings with a peeler. No matter what the shape, the salad will be delicious!
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 2 side salads and 1/3 cup dressing
    Calories: 215kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    Ingredients for Cucumber Melon Spa Salad:

    • 2 cups Cucumber 'noodles' (using the 1/8-inch 3mm noodle blade)
    • 1 1/2-2 cups mixed Melon balls (cantelope, honeydew, crenshaw, etc); sizes of the melon balls can also be varied for visual interest
    • Optional: Torn mint leaves to garnish

    Ingredients for Spa Salad Dressing:

    • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed Lime Juice
    • 2 tablespoon Grapeseed Oil
    • 1 teaspoon fresh Mint , diced
    • 1 1/2 teaspoon Agave Nectar

    Instructions

    • On serving plates assemble a bed of cucumber noodles, 1 cup per plate. Add melon balls equally to each plates.
    • Combine ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl; whisk to fully combine. Lightly dress each salad. Torn mint leaves may be added if desired.

    Notes

    Yield: Makes 2 side salads and 1/3 cup dressing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 6095IU | Vitamin C: 38.2mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Nina says

      September 10, 2017 at 7:36 pm

      5 stars
      So simple and refreshing!

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    2. eve says

      October 05, 2014 at 4:47 pm

      Just looking at the dish is already refreshing, what more if I actually taste it? I love the presentation as well. Using a spiralizer makes a great difference. Love this post.

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    3. Rachel @LittleChefBigAppetite says

      August 04, 2014 at 4:16 pm

      This salad and your plating are both beautiful!

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    4. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      July 28, 2014 at 10:20 pm

      how delicious and so perfect for summer! looks divine.. cucumbers and melons go SO well together.

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