Indian Melon Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing and flavorful Indian Melon Salad, a perfect summer treat packed with vibrant colors and bold spices. Featuring sweet, juicy cantaloupe and watermelon paired with crisp cucumber slices, this easy-to-make dish is elevated by a zesty drizzle of lemon or lime juice and a sprinkle of aromatic chaat masala, tangy black salt, and a hint of red chili powder for a subtle kick. Finished with fresh mint leaves and an optional touch of honey for added sweetness, this salad strikes a perfect balance between sweet, tangy, and savory. For an extra crunch, top it off with roasted peanuts or cashews. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook, chilled salad is a delightful appetizer or side dish that’s perfect for picnics, BBQs, or light meals. Healthy, hydrating, and full of Indian-inspired spices, it’s a unique twist on traditional fruit salads that will leave your taste buds craving more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized Cantaloupe (melon)
- 1 medium-sized Watermelon
- 2 tablespoons Lemon or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Chaat masala
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Black salt (kala namak)
- 1 teaspoon Honey (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Mint leaves
- 1 small Cucumber
- 2 tablespoons Roasted peanuts or cashews (optional)
Instructions
Cut the cantaloupe and watermelon in half and remove the seeds. Use a melon baller or a spoon to scoop out bite-sized balls of the melon flesh. Alternatively, dice the melons into small cubes. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds or small cubes. Add the cucumber pieces to the bowl with the melon.
Drizzle the lemon or lime juice over the melon and cucumber mixture to bring a tangy freshness to the salad.
Sprinkle the chaat masala, red chili powder, and black salt evenly over the salad. Gently toss everything to coat the ingredients with the spices.
If desired, drizzle honey over the salad for a touch of sweetness and mix lightly.
Chop the mint leaves finely and sprinkle them over the salad for a burst of freshness.
If you're using roasted peanuts or cashews, coarsely chop them and sprinkle on top just before serving for added crunch.
Refrigerate the salad for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2715 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.1 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1732 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 652.4 g | 237% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.7 g | 156% | |
| Total Sugars | 538.9 g | ||
| Protein | 58.1 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 670 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 23.3 mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 12403 mg | 264% | |
*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.
