Melon and Ginger Salad
September 16, 2024
Sweet, spice, and tang balance perfectly for this staple summer salad.
Melon and Ginger Salad
Makes one side salad for 2-4 people
INGREDIENTS
- ~5 Lbs. of melon or watermelon, skin cut off and cubed (4-6 cups of cubed melon. Watermelon, cantaloupe, or a mix of any melons works!)
- A 1-2″ long piece of fresh ginger, skinned and minced
- Small handful of chopped basil and/or mint.
- OPTIONAL thinly sliced Jalapeno
- 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- Sea Salt, to taste (start with 1/4 teaspoon)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place cubed melon/watermelon in medium sized salad bowl.
- Add in remaining ingredients and gently toss.
- Taste, and add more salt and lemon/lime juice as needed.
- Serve and enjoy!
NOTES:
Feel free to add anything else in that you’d like! This recipe is meant as a guide — substitute as needed!
Other news from around the farm!
Summer Kale Salad
Summer Kale Salad August 20, 2024Simple summer additions make this kale salad a warm weather staple. Cucumbers, fruit, and fresh herbs bring out the best of summer in this quick and easy salad. Summer Kale Salad Makes 1 side salad INGREDIENTS 1 bunch of kale (any...
Peach Salsa
Peach Salsa August 20, 2024A sweet salsa base that you can customize with peppers, garlic, and herbs. A peach (or nectarine), tomato, and sweet and spicy peppers come together for a simple take on salsa. Great with chips or served with grilled chicken, pork, or beef....
Farm Style Meatballs
Farm Style Meatballs July 29, 2024Farm style, aka use what you have on hand, meatballs are a great way to sneak in the not-so-favorite veggies. A CSA member inspired this recipe. He shared that this was their favorite way to use their salad turnips -- dice them up...