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