Low Iodine Ginger-Lime Cucumber Melon Salad

Total time25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

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Low Iodine Ginger-Lime Cucumber Melon Salad

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the salad

1 english cucumber (about 12 oz), halved lengthwise and sliced ¼ inch thick
4 cups cantaloupe or honeydew melon, cut into ¾-inch cubes (about ½ medium melon)
¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves

For the dressing

3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1 tsp honey
¼ tsp fine sea salt
Chef's tip
Fine sea salt and table salt measure the same - no conversion needed.
1 tsp lime zest (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, grated ginger, honey, sea salt, and lime zest (if using) until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is uniform.
2
Combine the sliced cucumber and melon cubes in a large mixing bowl.

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