Name: Sagwa Chamoe Saelleodeu (Melon Salad)
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons umeboshi paste (see Tip); 1 teaspoon perilla seeds (see Tip) or sesame seeds, toasted and coarsely ground, plus more for garnish; 1 teaspoon perilla oil (see Tip) or toasted sesame oil; .5 teaspoon honey or granulated sugar; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 6 cups cubed peeled sagwa chamoe or barely ripe honeydew melon (1-inch); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 - 3 fresh perilla (see Tip) or shiso leaves, minced, plus more for garnish

Sagwa Chamoe Saelleodeu (Melon Salad)

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Sagwa chamoe is a melon native to Korea, predominantly grown by farmers in the Gyeonggi-do province. The creamy white flesh stays crunchy even when ripe. Look for it at Korean markets or make this salad with underripe honeydew. Read more about this recipe.

By Dennis Lee

Published on September 16, 2021

Sagwa Chamoe Saelleodeu (Melon Salad) — Photo: Ryan Liebe

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons umeboshi paste (see Tip)
1 teaspoon perilla seeds (see Tip) or sesame seeds, toasted and coarsely ground, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon perilla oil (see Tip) or toasted sesame oil
½ teaspoon honey or granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
6 cups cubed peeled sagwa chamoe or barely ripe honeydew melon (1-inch)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 - 3 fresh perilla (see Tip) or shiso leaves, minced, plus more for garnish

Directions

Whisk olive oil, vinegar, umeboshi paste, perilla (or sesame) seeds, perilla (or sesame) oil, honey (or sugar) and salt in a small bowl.
Toss melon with lemon juice in a large bowl. Add perilla (or shiso) leaves and the dressing and toss to coat. Garnish with more seeds and leaves, if desired.

Tip

Grassy with hints of licorice, perilla leaves are often used in fermented vegetables and to wrap meat before grilling, while the seeds can be used as a garnish or pressed for their oil.Made from salted, fermented and dried ume (a type of stone fruit), umeboshi paste lends a tangy, astringent note. You can make your own by passing finely chopped umeboshi through a fine-mesh sieve. Some large grocery stores sell these Korean pantry staples, but you may need to visit your local Korean or Asian market or order them online.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

117	Calories
6g	Fat
16g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 117
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 1g	2%
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Vitamin A 87IU	2%
Sodium 338mg	15%
Potassium 396mg	8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

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