Cantaloupe Melon Salad With Cucumber & Mint
Cantaloupe salad has ripe juicy cantaloupe, crisp cucumbers, refreshing mint, and a simple lime dressing. This adaptable recipe offers plenty of customization. Enjoy this easy salad as a side dish served alongside any summer meals.
Ingredients
Simple Lime Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1-2 teaspoons honey
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Cantaloupe Salad
- 6 cups cubed cantaloupe rind and seeds removed
- 2 cups sliced cucumbers into thin half moons, 4 Persian cucumbers or 1 English cucumber
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves roughly chopped
- flaky salt for serving
Instructions
- Make the dressing by whisking the olive oil, lime juice, honey, kosher salt, and black pepper in the bottom of a large bowl.
- Add the cubed cantaloupe and cucumber half moons to the bowl with the dressing. Toss to combine until well mixed together.
- Add the dressed cantaloupe and cucumber to a serving bowl. Top with chopped mint, a sprinkle of flaky salt plus more freshly cracked black pepper over the salad before serving.
Notes
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