Cantaloupe Arugula Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Cantaloupe Arugula Salad, a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and savory flavors. Juicy, bite-sized cubes of ripe cantaloupe pair beautifully with peppery arugula, salty prosciutto, and creamy feta cheese, while toasted almonds add a delightful crunch. The salad is elevated with a zesty honey-lemon vinaigrette that ties all the flavors together in just 15 minutes. Whether served as a light lunch or a show-stopping side dish, this summer-inspired recipe is both simple and satisfying. Healthy and packed with fresh ingredients, it's a must-try for anyone looking for a quick, flavorful, and elegant salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium cantaloupe
- 5 cups arugula
- 4 slices prosciutto
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 0.3333 cup almonds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the cantaloupe in half and scoop out the seeds. Slice into wedges, remove the rind, and cut the flesh into bite-sized cubes.
Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, cantaloupe cubes, and crumbled feta cheese.
Tear the prosciutto slices into smaller pieces and add them to the salad.
Sprinkle the toasted almonds on top of the salad for added crunch.
Drizzle the honey-lemon vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing Cantaloupe Arugula Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.0 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.7 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 167 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 3361 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.7 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.0 g | ||
| Protein | 52.4 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1120 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2221 mg | 47% | |
*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.
