Cantaloupe and Blue Cheese Salad
Sweet, savory, and irresistibly refreshing, this Cantaloupe and Blue Cheese Salad is a showstopper for any occasion. Featuring juicy cantaloupe melon, tangy crumbles of blue cheese, crisp mixed salad greens, and toasted walnuts, every bite is a delightful blend of contrasting textures and flavors. A honey-infused white balsamic vinaigrette ties the dish together with a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe makes an elegant starter or light main course that's ideal for al fresco dining or a summer luncheon. With its unique combination of ingredients and beautifully layered presentation, this salad guarantees to impress and satisfy even the most discerning palates.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole (medium) Cantaloupe
- 100 grams Blue cheese
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons White balsamic vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Cut the cantaloupe in half and remove the seeds. Use a melon baller to scoop out small round pieces or cut into bite-sized cubes, and set aside.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the vinaigrette.
In a large serving bowl or platter, layer the mixed salad greens as a base.
Distribute the cantaloupe pieces evenly over the greens.
Crumble the blue cheese over the salad, followed by the toasted walnuts.
Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad just before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy the balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.2 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.1 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 62.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 2106 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.7 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 100.9 g | ||
| Protein | 50.3 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 794 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2760 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
