Cantaloupe and Cucumber Salad

Bright, refreshing, and effortlessly elegant, this Cantaloupe and Cucumber Salad is the ultimate summertime side dish. Juicy, sweet cantaloupe pairs perfectly with crisp cucumber, while a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese adds a touch of savory richness. Fresh mint leaves elevate the flavor profile with their aromatic zest, and a tangy lime-honey dressing ties everything together for a delightful balance of sweet and tangy. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches. Serve it chilled for the perfect hot-weather treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Keywords: cantaloupe and cucumber salad, summer recipes, easy salad recipes, refreshing side dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 whole (medium-sized) cantaloupe
• 1 large cucumber
• 0.25 cup (fresh, loosely packed) mint leaves
• 0.5 cup (crumbled) feta cheese
• 1 whole (juiced) lime
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon (freshly ground) black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cut the cantaloupe in half and scoop out the seeds. Slice off the rind, then cut the flesh into bite-sized cubes. Set aside.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and discard them. Slice the cucumber into thin half-moons.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cantaloupe cubes and cucumber slices.

Step 4

Roughly chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the bowl.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the cantaloupe and cucumber mixture. Gently toss until the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad and gently toss again to incorporate.

Step 8

Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with a few extra mint leaves if desired.

Step 9

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for an extra chilled, refreshing salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1566.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	812.7

Total Fat 32.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 1754.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 112.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.8g	0%
Total Sugars 92.0g
Protein 23.3g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 683.8mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 2482.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.2%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 53.7%