Hold on to summer with my refreshing and healthy cantaloupe salad. When the weather starts to turn, I’m not quite ready to say goodbye to summer—and this salad is my way of holding on a little longer. Juicy cantaloupe, crisp cucumber, salty feta, and fresh mint come together in a bowl that tastes like sunshine. It’s hydrating, cooling, and full of flavor without being heavy.
I love how the sweetness of the melon balances the briny feta, while the cucumber and mint keep everything fresh and bright. It’s the kind of dish you can serve at a picnic, alongside grilled chicken, or even as a light lunch on its own. Best part? It takes just minutes to throw together, but looks and tastes like something special.
So grab that last ripe melon of the season and savor these final warm days with a salad that feels as refreshing as a dip in the pool.
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Refreshing cantaloupe and feta salad
Equipment
- Chef's knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
- serving platter optional
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cantaloupe
- 1 English cucumber
- Mint
- Lemon vinaigrette
- 10 oz Feta cheese
Instructions
- Remove the seeds and skin form half of a ripe cantaloupe, cut into bite size pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
- Cut the cucumber in half and cut each half into 1/2 inch slices on a bias and add to the cantaloupe.
- Pull whole mint leaves off the stems and add them to the bowl.
- Add the dressing and toss everything to coat.
- Cut the feta into bite size cubes and add to the bowl. Gently toss with the other ingredients so as not to break it up too much.
- Put the salad on a serving plate and finish with kosher salt or flaky sea salt.
