Cantaloupe Red Onion Walnut Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing Cantaloupe Red Onion Walnut Salad—a delightful fusion of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors perfect for any occasion. Juicy, bite-sized cantaloupe cubes pair beautifully with peppery arugula, tangy red onion, and toasted walnuts, creating a vibrant medley of textures and tastes. A drizzle of homemade balsamic and honey dressing ties everything together, while crumbled feta adds a creamy, salty finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this summer-inspired salad is a quick, healthy option for lunches, picnics, or as an elegant side dish. Packed with fresh produce and wholesome ingredients, it's the perfect combination of flavor and nutrition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium (about 2-3 lbs) cantaloupe
- 1 small red onion
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 4 cups arugula
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the cantaloupe in half and scoop out the seeds. Remove the rind and cut the cantaloupe flesh into bite-sized cubes. Set aside.
Thinly slice the red onion into half-moons. To mellow the sharpness of the onion, soak the slices in a small bowl of cold water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Once fragrant and slightly golden, remove them from the skillet and let them cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, cantaloupe cubes, red onion slices, and toasted walnuts.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything to coat evenly.
Sprinkle the feta cheese over the salad as a finishing touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant, flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1497 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.0 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.3 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 29.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2411 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.5 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 107.8 g | ||
| Protein | 32.7 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 701 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2630 mg | 56% | |
*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.
