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Summer Tartare with Melon

A refreshing summer tartare combining melon's sweetness with savory elements creates a light, elegant starter that's perfect for warm-weather entertaining.

Time
30 min active · 30 min total
Yield
4 servings
Steps
6
Summer Tartare with Melon

Ingredients

  • Lightly salted salmon 150 g
  • Melon 50 g
  • Cucumber 45 g
  • Green onion 1 stalk

For the cream

  • Mascarpone cheese 225 g
  • Milk 2 tbsp
  • Lemon juice 1.5 tsp
  • Dill 3 sprig
  • Salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Step 1

    Before cooking, place the salmon fillet in the freezer for 30–45 minutes. The fish will partially freeze, and this way you can make even cubes.

  2. Step 2

    Step 2

    Peel the cucumber and remove the core with seeds. The easiest way to do this is with a tablespoon. Cut the firm flesh into small 5 mm cubes.

  3. Step 3

    Step 3

    Cut the melon flesh and fish into the same small cubes. Finely chop the onion.

  4. Step 4

    Step 4

    Combine the melon, salmon, cucumber, and onion in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

    TipThis is not the only wow-dish you can make from melon. Read about others in our selection: here is the link.

  5. Step 5

    Step 5

    Pour the milk into the mascarpone. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and mix well until smooth.

  6. Step 6

    Step 6

    Arrange the tartare in a circle on a flat plate, garnish with neat herb leaves, and place the cream in a beautiful bowl in the center.

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Nutrition (per 100 g)

251 kcal
8.39 protein
22.64 fat
3.85 carbs

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