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Heirloom Melon & Cucumber Salad

Ayesha Nurdjaja
Enjoy this savory & sweet summer recipe from Dough Ambassador Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja ... perfect with Dough Sauvignon Blanc.
Course Salad
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Charmoula

  • 3 bunches cilantro
  • 1/2 serrano chile
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt, to taste

Fruits

  • 1/2 cup heirloom honeydew melon cut into 1” pieces, from 1 medium melon
  • 1/2 cup heirloom cantaloupe cut into 1” pieces, from 1 medium melon
  • 1/2 cup cucumber cut into 1” pieces
  • Torn mint leaves, to taste

Instructions
 

Make Charmoula

  • In a food processor buzz cilantro and serrano chile until everything is minced.
  • Add cardamom .
  • Drizzle in olive oil and season with salt.

Make Salad

  • Cut up fruits and cucumber.
  • Mix all ingredients in a bowl thoroughly.
  • Garnish with torn mint leaves.
Wine Category Sauvignon Blanc