Sunday, July 18, 2021

Cantaloupe and cucumber salad

From epicurious: 

Excellent reviews.  They thought it was brilliant adding coriander and cardamom to cantaloupe.  Some left out the sumac, and several left out the coriander.  Described as forgiving recipe. 

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/savory-cantaloupe-and-cucumber-fruit-salad?utm_source=nl&utm_brand=epi&utm_mailing=EPI_CTN_071821&utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_medium=email&bxid=5c931628fc942d0bdf16a039&cndid=4649318&hasha=7cf42d7a90eda26f805e57b3a5998648&hashb=0935300134207d887f9c54ea4fe55bb4b586ba36&hashc=3d594b75b907ebf06ba2d38bc764e5846d8ad96a8d4d52623a3e4f0bae65a335&esrc=rbox_mig_grp_1&utm_content=Final&utm_term=EPI_CTN

INGREDIENTS

    • 1/2 cup olive oil
    • 1/4 cup Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
    • 1/2 large cantaloupe, rind and seeds removed, flesh cut into 1-inch pieces
    • 1 large English hothouse cucumber, sliced on a diagonal 1/2 inch thick
    • 2 Fresno chiles, thinly sliced
    • 1/2 cup unsalted, roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
    • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
    • 1/4 cup chopped mint
    • Sumac (for serving)
  1. Ingredient Info
    • Sumac, a tart, citrusy spice generally sold in ground form, can be found at Middle Eastern markets, specialty foods stores, and online.

PREPARATION

    1. Whisk oil, vinegar, coriander, salt, pepper, and cardamom in a large bowl. Add cantaloupe, cucumber, and chiles and toss to coat in dressing. Let sit, uncovered, 15 minutes.
    2. To serve, add pumpkin seeds, cilantro, and mint to salad and toss gently to combine. Top with sumac.

 

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