Melon Chicken Salad:

Jun 19, 2007 - The yummy aftermath:Last week's fitness challenge health challenge was to try a new veggie, I found daikon in the grocery store and have never tried it before! I checked cookinglight.com and found this yummy recipe to try out the new veggie and it was a huge success. Something I will definitely make again and again: Melon Chicken Salad Ingredients 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons chunky peanut butter 1 tablespoon honey 3/4 teaspoon dark sesame oil 3 cups (2 x 1/4-inch) strips honeydew melon 3 cups (2 x 1/4-inch) strips cantaloupe 2 cups (2 x 1/4-inch) strips daikon radish 1 cup (2 x 1/4-inch) strips peeled English cucumber 3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk. - 2 Comments

Flank Steak With Melon Relish

Jul 18, 2008 - Take iron-rich lean beef to another level by topping this steak with cantaloupe, one of the best sources of vitamin A, a nutrient that keeps your skin and eyes at their healthiest. Ingredients: 1 large cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and diced 1 medium red onion, diced 1 cup Italian parsley, chopped 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped 2 tbsp white balsamic (or cider) vinegar 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 3 lb flank steaks 2 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper Directions: Toss cantaloupe, onion, parsley, mint, vinegar and oil in a bowl. Set aside. - 1 Comment