Cantaloupe Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Cantaloupe Salad, a perfect medley of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Featuring juicy cantaloupe paired with peppery mixed greens, salty prosciutto, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted walnuts, this salad is as satisfying as it is beautiful. Fresh mint adds an aromatic burst, while a zesty lime and honey dressing ties everything together in a delicate balance of flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for a light lunch, elegant appetizer, or a stunning side dish for summer gatherings. Bursting with fresh ingredients, it’s a must-try recipe for those seeking effortless sophistication in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium cantaloupe
• 6 cups mixed salad greens
• 6 slices prosciutto
• 1 cup goat cheese
• 1 cup walnuts
• 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cut the cantaloupe in half, remove the seeds, and scoop out bite-sized melon balls using a melon baller. Alternatively, cut the cantaloupe into small cubes.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let them cool slightly before use.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cantaloupe balls or cubes, torn pieces of prosciutto, crumbled goat cheese, toasted walnuts, and fresh mint leaves.

Step 5

Drizzle the lime dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.

Step 6

Serve immediately as a light lunch or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1797.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2651.8

Total Fat 202.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 59.7g
Cholesterol 233.1mg	0%
Sodium 3175.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 124.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.0g	0%
Total Sugars 94.6g
Protein 99.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 821.9mg	0%
Iron 21.7mg	0%
Potassium 3484.3mg	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: 67.1%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 18.3%