This unusual mix of fruits and vegetables works well as a side dish for grilled food. Prepare 4 to 48 hours in advance and store in the refrigerator until consumption.
| Prep Time: | 30 mins |
| Additional Time: | 4 hrs |
| Total Time: | 4 hrs 30 mins |
| Servings: | 40 |
| Yield: | 40 servings |
Ingredients
- 3 honeydew melons – peeled, seeded and cubed
- 3 pints grape tomatoes
- 4 green bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the honeydew melon, grape tomatoes, and green bell peppers in a large bowl. Whisk together the vegetable oil, lemon juice, sugar, basil, and pepper in another bowl, and pour over the honeydew mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, up to 48 hours, before serving, stirring occasionally.
Reviews
Not very good. Odd to have melon with peppers and tomatoes.
I lucked out and bought a really sweet honeydew melon which partnered beautifully with the grape tomatoes. I used extra-virgin olive oil instead of vegetable oil, but the slightly tart dressing on this salad was exactly what was needed. This salad’s flavor will be enhanced if you chill it as recommended, so plan on at least a half day in the fridge. Then you can sit down to a simple, light, and delicious salad. Really enjoyed this S. Fiegen.
This was okay as written. Found I like it better with olive oil in place of vegetable oil with just mint and salt and pepper as opposed to lemon juice, sugar and basil. Very good with cantaloupe and even watermelon. Awesome in the summer with garden fresh tomatoes. Pretty presentation and good for picnics!