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