Green Tomato and Honeydew Melon Salad

A refreshing summer salad combining the tartness of green tomatoes with sweet honeydew melon, topped with toasted cumin and pepitas. Perfect blend of fresh flavors with a hint of jalapeño heat.

4 servings
9 min

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons raw green (hulled) pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon fresh jalapeño
  • pounds mixed green tomatoes
  • ½ whole honeydew melon
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Toast cumin in a dry small heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and a shade darker, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl.

    1 min

  2. 2.

    Add pumpkin seeds to skillet and heat, stirring constantly, until slightly puffed (be careful not to brown them), 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer seeds to a small bowl and stir in 1/4 teaspoon oil and salt to taste.

    3 min

  3. 3.

    Whisk together cumin, vinegar, chile, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in large bowl, then gently toss with tomatoes, melon, and cilantro. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.

    5 min

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