Find helpful nutrition, selection, prep and storage notes below for 3 summertime salad recipes.
Thai Mixed Melon Salad
1. Watermelon may be grown in 96 countries worldwide, but Indiana happens to be the fifth largest state for watermelon production.
2. All melons – cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon – taste better if left unrefrigerated before eating. Once they are cut, though, get them in the refrigerator and enjoy in three to five days.
3. A little sesame oil goes a long way, so don’t be heavy-handed when pouring.
4. Fish sauce is a staple ingredient in Asian cooking. Just a little is needed as it’s very strong. You’ll find little bottles of it in the ethnic/Asian cooking section in most supermarkets.
5. All melon varieties are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Cantaloupe and watermelon also are excellent sources of vitamin A.
6. Peanuts provide this refreshing salad with crunch, healthy fats and a little protein.
7. Even the cilantro is nutrient-rich with bone-building vitamin K.
