Savoury Cantaloupe Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Savoury Cantaloupe Salad, where sweet meets savoury in the most delightful way. Juicy, sun-ripened cantaloupe is paired with peppery arugula and silky ribbons of prosciutto, then topped with creamy crumbled feta and paper-thin slices of red onion for a symphony of flavors and textures. A drizzle of tangy balsamic glaze and a zesty olive oil-lemon dressing ties it all together, while fresh basil leaves add a burst of herbal brightness. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for summer gatherings or as a light, refreshing appetizer, this no-cook recipe is as stunning to look at as it is to eat. Try this exquisite cantaloupe salad for the ultimate balance of sweet, salty, and savory in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole cantaloupe
- 8 slices prosciutto
- 4 cups arugula
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 whole red onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Slice the cantaloupe in half and scoop out the seeds. Use a melon baller or a spoon to create bite-sized balls of cantaloupe, or cut the cantaloupe into 1-inch cubes.
Layer the arugula evenly on a large serving platter or bowl.
Evenly distribute the cantaloupe balls or cubes over the arugula.
Tear the prosciutto slices into smaller pieces and scatter them over the cantaloupe and arugula.
Slice the red onion very thinly and spread the slices across the salad.
Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice mixture evenly over the salad.
Finish by drizzling balsamic glaze over the salad and garnishing with fresh basil leaves.
Serve immediately and enjoy this unique and refreshing savoury cantaloupe salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
335 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.4 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 885 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 172 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1107 mg | 24% | |
*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.
