Summer Melon Salad
Summer Melon Salad is a refreshing, light, and colorful dish perfect for hot days. Juicy cantaloupe, crisp cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and tangy feta are tossed with a bright lime-maple dressing and fresh mint for a vibrant, healthy salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook Tossed Salad
- Cuisine: American / Summer
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
½ cup thinly sliced cucumber
½ cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
3 cups cantaloupe, cubed or scooped
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
3 ounces feta cheese
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon maple syrup
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil (for dressing)
Instructions
- Whisk together lime juice, maple syrup, salt, and olive oil to make the dressing. Set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, combine cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Add cantaloupe, chopped mint, and feta. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill 15–30 minutes for flavors to meld.
Notes
Swap cantaloupe for honeydew, watermelon, or a mix of melons.
Add arugula or baby spinach for extra greens.
Sprinkle with toasted nuts like almonds or pistachios for crunch.
Use goat cheese instead of feta for a creamier texture.
Add thin slices of avocado for richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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