Cantaloupe and Greens with Balsamic Dressing
Refresh and invigorate your palate with this vibrant Cantaloupe and Greens with Balsamic Dressing recipe—a perfect fusion of sweet and savory flavors! Juicy, bite-sized cantaloupe pieces are paired with crisp mixed salad greens, tangy crumbled feta cheese, and crunchy sunflower seeds for an irresistible texture combination. The homemade balsamic dressing, artfully balanced with honey and Dijon mustard, brings a delightful tangy-sweet finish to each bite. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this summer-inspired salad is ideal for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a crowd-pleasing addition to any gathering. Embrace peak-season produce and elevate your salad game with this nourishing, flavor-packed dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Cantaloupe
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons Sunflower seeds
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Cut the cantaloupe in half and remove the seeds using a spoon.
Slice the cantaloupe into thin wedges and remove the rind. Halve the wedges to create bite-sized pieces.
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens.
Top the greens with the bite-sized cantaloupe pieces, crumbled feta cheese, and sunflower seeds.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1281 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.5 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.3 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 3075 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.3 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 91.7 g | ||
| Protein | 36.8 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 630 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2385 mg | 51% | |
*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.
