Christophene & Cantaloupe Salad

Name: Christophene & Cantaloupe Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Jamaica
Ingredients: 225 g/8 oz rocket or watercress, stems removed; 225 g/8 oz rocket or watercress, stems removed; 1 tbsp chopped mixed fresh herbs, e.g. oregano, coriander, tarragon and/or parsley; 1 tbsp chopped mixed fresh herbs, e.g. oregano, coriander, tarragon and/or parsley; 2 christophenes, peeled, cored, sliced; 1 shallot, sliced in thin rings; ½ cantaloupe melon, peeled and sliced; Lime Vinaigrette or Guava Vinaigrette, to serve; 1 tbsp chopped mixed fresh herbs, e.g. oregano, coriander, tarragon and/or parsley; 1 tbsp chopped mixed fresh herbs, e.g. oregano, coriander, tarragon and/or parsley; 1 tbsp chopped mixed fresh herbs, e.g. oregano, coriander, tarragon and/or parsley; Lime Vinaigrette or Guava Vinaigrette, to serve

Preparation info

Serves
4–6

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
15 min

Appears in

Eat Caribbean

By Virginia Burke

Published 2005

About

Traditionally, christophenes are cooked but prepared raw they are a clean and crunchy addition to salads.

Ingredients

2 christophenes, peeled, cored, sliced
½ cantaloupe melon, peeled and sliced
1 shallot, sliced in thin rings

Americas
Jamaica
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Caribbean

Method

Toss all ingredients together with the dressing and serve at once.