Cantaloupe Spinach Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this Cantaloupe Spinach Salad is the ultimate way to embrace summer's bounty. Sweet, juicy cantaloupe pairs beautifully with earthy fresh spinach, tangy crumbled feta cheese, and the crunch of toasted almonds. A zingy lime-honey dressing ties it all together, while red onion and fresh mint add layers of bold, aromatic depth. Ready in just 20 minutes, this vibrant salad is perfect as a light lunch, a dinner side, or even a show-stopping dish for picnics or gatherings. Healthy, hydrating, and irresistibly delicious, this cantaloupe and spinach salad will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium cantaloupe
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the spinach thoroughly, then place it in a large salad bowl.
Cut the cantaloupe in half and remove the seeds. Use a melon baller or a spoon to create small cantaloupe balls (or dice the cantaloupe into bite-sized pieces if you prefer). Add the cantaloupe to the bowl with the spinach.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Allow them to cool slightly, then add them to the salad.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped mint leaves over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, making sure the spinach is evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors of this summer-inspired salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1863 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.9 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.1 g | 210% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 4150 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.0 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 105.3 g | ||
| Protein | 59.2 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1570 mg | 121% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 2297 mg | 49% | |
*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.
