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