Cantaloupe and Cucumber Salad
Bright, refreshing, and effortlessly elegant, this Cantaloupe and Cucumber Salad is the ultimate summertime side dish. Juicy, sweet cantaloupe pairs perfectly with crisp cucumber, while a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese adds a touch of savory richness. Fresh mint leaves elevate the flavor profile with their aromatic zest, and a tangy lime-honey dressing ties everything together for a delightful balance of sweet and tangy. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches. Serve it chilled for the perfect hot-weather treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Keywords: cantaloupe and cucumber salad, summer recipes, easy salad recipes, refreshing side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole (medium-sized) cantaloupe
- 1 large cucumber
- 0.25 cup (fresh, loosely packed) mint leaves
- 0.5 cup (crumbled) feta cheese
- 1 whole (juiced) lime
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (freshly ground) black pepper
Instructions
Cut the cantaloupe in half and scoop out the seeds. Slice off the rind, then cut the flesh into bite-sized cubes. Set aside.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and discard them. Slice the cucumber into thin half-moons.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cantaloupe cubes and cucumber slices.
Roughly chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the cantaloupe and cucumber mixture. Gently toss until the ingredients are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad and gently toss again to incorporate.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with a few extra mint leaves if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for an extra chilled, refreshing salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
813 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.8 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1755 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.7 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 92.0 g | ||
| Protein | 23.3 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 684 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2482 mg | 53% | |
*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.
