Crisp melon & tomato salad

Claire Tansey shares a refreshing salad to bring to your next cookout!

Claire Tansey shares a refreshing salad to bring to your next cookout!

Crisp melon & tomato salad

Ingredients: 

  • 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups 1-in. pieces cantaloupe (about half of 1)
  • 2 cups 1-in. pieces watermelon (about half of 1 baby melon)
  • 2 cups 1-in. pieces honeydew melon (about half of 1)
  • 340-g pkg    baby heirloom tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup torn fresh basil

Method: 

Whisk vinegar with honey and salt in a large bowl. Season with fresh pepper. Add melons and tomatoes and stir until well coated. Stir in basil and serve immediately.

Makes 10 cups | Per cup 64 calories, 1 g protein, 16 g carbs, 2 g fibre, 76 mg sodium. Excellent source of vitamin C.

Courtesy Claire Tansey
www.chatelaine.com
@chatelaine

Photo credit Roberto Caruso