Honeydew with Smoked Salmon
Elevate your appetizer game with this elegant and refreshing recipe for Honeydew with Smoked Salmon. Perfectly balancing sweet, savory, and zesty flavors, this 15-minute no-cook dish combines juicy honeydew melon cubes with tender strips of smoky salmon for a delightful contrast. A drizzle of homemade dressing, featuring olive oil, fresh lemon juice, a touch of honey, and chopped herbs like dill and mint, brings vibrant freshness to every bite. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a light starter, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Gluten-free and bursting with hydrating sweetness, it's a testament to simple ingredients creating unforgettable flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole Honeydew melon
- 200 grams Smoked salmon
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Cut the honeydew melon in half and scoop out the seeds using a spoon.
Slice each half into thin wedges, then carefully remove the rind from each wedge and cut the flesh into bite-sized cubes.
Arrange the honeydew cubes evenly on a serving platter.
Cut the smoked salmon into small strips or bite-sized pieces and place them on top of the honeydew cubes.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
Finely chop the dill and mint leaves, then mix them into the dressing for a fresh, aromatic finish.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the honeydew and smoked salmon on the platter.
Garnish with a few extra sprigs of dill or mint for presentation, if desired.
Serve immediately as a light appetizer or refreshing starter dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.8 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 2264 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.6 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 148.6 g | ||
| Protein | 47.2 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 34.2 mcg | 171% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 4531 mg | 96% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
