Cantaloupe Salad

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This refreshing Cantaloupe Salad combines juicy cantaloupe, crisp cucumber, red onion, and fresh mint with a simple honey-lime dressing. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this easy summer salad is perfect for cookouts, picnics, brunch, or a light side dish.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 151kcal

Author: Kim Schob

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Cantaloupe Salad

1 medium cantaloupe peeled, seeded, and cut into bite-size cubes
1 cup diced cucumber
⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese optional

For the Honey-Lime Dressing

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Prepare the salad. Add the cubed cantaloupe, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh mint to a large mixing bowl.
Gently toss the ingredients together, being careful not to break or mash the cantaloupe.
Make the honey-lime dressing. Add the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to a small bowl.
Whisk until the honey is incorporated and the dressing is well combined.
Dress the salad. Pour the honey-lime dressing over the cantaloupe mixture. Gently toss until the fruit and vegetables are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad, if using.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes before serving for a colder, more refreshing salad.

Notes

Choose a crisp cucumber: English or Persian cucumbers have fewer seeds and release less water than standard cucumbers.
Remove large cucumber seeds: If you’re using a regular cucumber, scrape out the soft, seedy center before dicing it.
Drain the cantaloupe: Let freshly cut melon sit in a colander for a few minutes so excess juice doesn’t thin the dressing.
Prep the mint last: Cut the mint shortly before serving so the leaves stay bright green and fragrant.
Chill the serving bowl: A cold bowl or platter helps keep the salad crisp when serving it outdoors.

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