Zucchini Melon Salad

A refreshing summer salad combining thinly sliced zucchini, honeydew melon, and smoked chicken breast, topped with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano and fresh mint in a lime-olive oil dressing.

4 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 wedges honeydew melon
  • 1 pound smoked chicken breast
  • ½ pound Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 piece adjustable-blade slicer

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Cut zucchini crosswise diagonally into 1/8-inch-thick slices using slicer and transfer to a colander set over a bowl. Sprinkle with salt, tossing to coat, and let stand 5 minutes, then rinse under cold water. Arrange in 1 layer on paper towels and pat dry.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Cut melon wedges lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices using slicer.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Divide melon, zucchini, and chicken among 4 plates. Shave about one fourth of cheese into curls with a vegetable peeler and divide curls and mint among the 4 plates. Drizzle each plate with oil and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

    10 min