Summer Melon and Cottage Cheese Salad Plate
📜 Collection: Louise Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Salads A refreshing and classic summer fruit plate featuring slices of cantaloupe and honeydew melon served on a bed of lettuce with a scoop of cottage cheese and fresh strawberries. This light dish is perfect for a quick lunch or a cooling side.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 0 mins | None | 1 serving |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Serving plate
- Knife
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice | Cantaloupe | cut along the rind |
| 1 slice | Honeydew Melon | cut along the rind |
| As needed | Lettuce | leaves for serving |
| 1 scoop | Cottage Cheese | chilled |
| As needed | Strawberries | sliced for garnish |
Instructions
Step 1: Assembly
- Arrange a bed of lettuce on an individual serving plate.
- Place the 1 slice cantaloupe and 1 slice honeydew melon on the lettuce, ensuring you have cut along the rind for easy eating.
- Add 1 scoop cottage cheese to the center of the plate.
- Garnish with fresh sliced strawberries and serve immediately while crisp and cool.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This dish is best assembled fresh; however, the fruit can be pre-sliced and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 hours before serving.
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