Muskmelon salad / kharbuja salad recipe – refreshing Indian style salad using muskmelon (or cantaloupe). This light salad has a mix of tangy, sweet and spicy flavors and easy to make in minutes.
During hot summer days, the only thing I look forward to is the array of fruits that are in season like melons and mangoes.
While watermelon is one of my favorite, I also love to eat muskmelons, which unlike watermelons have a unique taste. Usually, I prepare muskmelon juice or just eat melon cubes sprinkled with sugar. Here is a simple salad with muskmelons that I am sure you will enjoy having.
About This Recipe
This Indian style muskmelon salad or kharbuja salad is a mix of tangy, sweet and spicy flavors. Fresh mint lends a nice flavor to the salad. It’s simple, easy to make in minutes and absolutely delicious.
Health Benefits
- Muskmelon
- Low in calories
- Good source of Vitamin C – so helps in building immunity
- Has Vitamin A – which is essential for eyesight
- Dietary Fiber – helps in digestion
- Low in fat and cholesterol
Ingredients You Need
- Muskmelon: use ripe muskmelons which are juicy and sweet.
- Mint (Pudina): fresh mint leaves give a refreshing taste to the salad.
- Red chilli powder: adjust as per taste to give a hint of spice to the sweet fruit.
- Sugar: this gives added sweetness. You can leave this out if needed or use honey.
- Lemon Juice: freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice gives the tangy flavor so don’t skip it.
- Black Salt (Kala Namak): gives a good savory flavor to the salad. Substitute with a pinch of salt if not available.
How to make Muskmelon Salad Step by Step
- Firstly, wash, peel and cut the musk melon into small cubes. Take the chopped melon in a bowl.
- Add finely chopped mint leaves.
- Then add black salt, red chilli powder and sugar (if needed).
- Finally add freshly squeezed lemon juice and gently mix well to combine. Musk melon salad is now ready to be served.
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Recipe Tips
- Spice & heat: Substitute red chilli powder with freshly ground black peppercorns or red chilli flakes.
- Herbs: If you don’t have mint, substitute it with finely chopped fresh coriander leaves or cilantro.
- Add Texture: If you like crunchy elements in your salad, add toasted almonds or pinenuts.
Serving Suggestions
- Chilled Salad: This muskmelon salad tastes great when chilled. So you can cut the muskmelon cubes and store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 12 hrs maximum. Then just before serving chop up the mint and toss the salad with the remaining ingredients. You can also chill the serving bowl beforehand. Enjoy a crisp and cold salad.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups muskmelon (kharbuja) cubes
- 1 tablespoon mint leaves (pudina), finely chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon black salt (kala namak)
Instructions
- Cut muskmelon:Wash the muskmelon. Cut it into 2 halves. Scoop out the seeds in the middle. Then cut the melon halves into wedges. Cut off the rind with a knife and cut the peeled muskmelon into cubes. Take the muskmelon cubes in a bowl.
- Add Mint:Pick and wash the mint leaves. Then finely chop them and add them to the bowl.
- Add spices:Add black salt, red chilli powder and sugar, if needed.
- Combine and Serve Salad:Finally add freshly squeezed lemon juice and gently mix well to combine. Muskmelon salad is now ready to be served.
Notes
- The salad tastes great when served chilled.
- Adjust red chilli powder to taste.
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