Salad with tomatoes, melon and basil
4 servings
15 minutes
This refreshing salad with tomatoes, melon, and basil is a true symphony of summer flavors. The perfect combination of sweet cantaloupe, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic basil makes the dish light yet rich. European cuisine is known for its simple yet elegant recipes, and this salad is no exception. The secret to its magnificent taste lies in the tomato and melon juice that unites all the ingredients and highlights their natural freshness. This salad is perfect for a summer dinner, picnic, or light snack. Serving it with olive oil and freshly ground black pepper adds a spicy touch to the dish. The color combination of the ingredients makes it not only delicious but also incredibly beautiful. Enjoy this salad with loved ones while immersing yourself in the atmosphere of a warm Mediterranean evening.
1
In a blender, grind the chopped beef tomatoes and 3 tablespoons of salt to a puree. Place the puree in cheesecloth and squeeze the juice into a bowl.
- Beef tomatoes: 2 kg
- Coarse salt: to taste
2
Use a melon baller to scoop out many balls from the melon and transfer them to a bowl.
- Cantaloupe: 1 piece
3
Cut the remaining flesh from the melon and blend it into a puree. Also, squeeze the juice and add it to the tomato. You should get about 4 cups of juice.
- Cantaloupe: 1 piece
- Beef tomatoes: 2 kg
4
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a bowl. Add melon balls, basil, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Cherry tomatoes: 1 kg
- Cantaloupe: 1 piece
- Basil leaves: 0.5 glass
- Extra virgin olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
5
Divide the salad into bowls and pour with juice. Serve immediately.