Sharlyn Melon, Feta, Red Onion, and Pine Nuts

Servings: 8
Skill Level: Beginner

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 whole red onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 2 organic cantaloupes
  • 1 whole Sharlyn melon
  • 1/4 cup mint, leaves chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (about 4 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking.
  2. Cook onions, stirring occasionally, until just softened.
  3. Remove skillet from heat and cool onions.
  4. With a sharp knife, cut a slice from top and bottom of each melon to expose flesh.
  5. Arrange melons with a cut-side down on a cutting board. Cutting from top to bottom, remove rind.
  6. Halve melons, discarding seeds.
  7. Cut 1 cantaloupe half and 1 honeydew half into 1-inch-thick wedges. Arrange wedges on a platter.
  8. Cut remaining melon into 3/4-inch chunks.
  9. In a bowl, toss melon chunks with mint, lime juice, and pepper to taste.
  10. Spoon melon mixture over melon wedges on platter.
  11. Top with onions, feta, and pine nuts.
  12. Just before serving, toss mixture to combine.
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