Sweet & Spicy Melon Salad
By Morrisons
Published on 07 September 2020
The mighty melon just got a sweet and spicy kick! Orange, honey and chilli provide a toasty and nutty element that intensifies the melons natural flavour. Time and servings
25 minsTotal time
4Servings
25 minsPrep time
Ingredients
- 1.5 ripe cantaloupe melons, cut into inch thick wedges with the skin removed
- 1 tbsp of dried chili flakes
- 1 large orange, juiced
- 4 tbsp of honey
- 80 g of serrano ham, torn
- 150 g of mixed leaf salad
- 3 tbsp of olive oil
Method
Step 1
Add oil to a large frying pan over a medium-high heat.Step 2
Distribute the melon evenly across the pan and sprinkle with chilli flakes. Cook for 4-5 minutes until charred on one side and then flip.Step 3
Combine the orange juice and honey and pour into the pan. Simmer the melon in the juice for 4-5 minutes and remove from the pan (reserve the pan juice).Step 4
Serve the melon on a bed of mixed leaves muddled with serrano ham and pour over the rest of the sauce as a dressing. Lunching just got a healthy upgrade!