Melons, Rocket Leaves (Arugula) & White Radish Salad

International Vegetarian Salads Special 

Melons, Rocket Leaves (Arugula) & White Radish Salad

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Watermelon- ½

Musk Melon- ½

Rocket Leaves- 1 Cup

White Radish- ½

Mint Leaves- a Few Sprigs

Fennel Bulb- 1 No., Chopped

For Ginger Lime Dressing:

Grated Ginger- 1 Tsp.

Lemon Juice- 1 Small

Honey- 1 Tsp.

Salt & Black Pepper (Crushed)- For Seasoning

Extra Virgin Olive Oil- 2 Tbsp.

Chive Greens- 1- ½ Tsp., Finely Chopped

Method: 

For Ginger Lime Dressing:

In a Bowl, Mix Grated Ginger, Lemon Juice, Honey, Cracked Black Pepper, Salt, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Chives & Rest in Fridge for about 15 Minutes or till the Salad Mix is ready

Cut the Fennel Leaves into Long Thin slices & keep it immersed in water

Using a Peeler, take out Ribbons of the White Radish

Cut both the Melons in Half & Scoop out small balls with Seeds & place it in a Bowl

Put the Ribbons, Fennel Slices, Arugula, Mint Leaves, Dressing on top & Toss Well

Add Chives, Salt Pinch, Cracked Black Pepper

Serve Fresh & Cold!

Tips:

The long peppery leaf called Arugula but there is no other Indian/Hindi name that I know of! 

Please research as much as you can about any Fresh Vegetables, Greens or Fruits for more information like the one below:

http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/arugula.html

Do make sure to Trim the outer part/the hard leaves of Fennel Bulb, the tender leaves can be used for Garnish in any other dish

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