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Cantaloupe Salad with Mint

URL: https://www.feastingathome.com/cantaloupe-salad/

Ingredients

The salad

  • 1 medium cantaloupe
  • ½ cup red onion, finely sliced
  • ½ of a jalapeno jalapeno chili, very finely diced
  • zest from 1 small lime
  • ¼ cup chopped mint
  • ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
  • ¼–½ cup raw or roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • ½ cup crumbled feta (optional)

The dressing

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey (or vegan alternative like agave)
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½–1 teaspoon Aleppo chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Soak the sliced onions in a bowl of salted cold water to remove bitterness.
  2. Prepare the cantaloupe by cutting it in half, removing seeds, and slicing it into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Add the jalapeno and drained onions to the cantaloupe, then sprinkle lime zest on top.
  4. Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and toss with the cantaloupe mixture, adjusting for taste.
  5. Scatter fresh herbs and pumpkin seeds over the salad, adding feta if desired.
  6. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8
Calories
176
Total fat
13.4g
Total carbohydrates
12.1g
Total protein
4.9g
Sodium
322.9mg
Cholesterol
8.3mg

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