Cantaloupe Melon Salad With Cucumber & Feta

Ingredients Needed

All you need to make this cantaloupe melon salad are 6 simple ingredients (plus salt + pepper):

• cantaloupe melon
• cucumber
• feta cheese
• fresh mint
• olive oil
• lime juice

Recipe Modifications & Ingredient Swaps

1. If you’d like to add a little extra to this recipe, feel free to bulk up this salad with some additional ingredients like quinoa and arugula. You may need to add some additional olive oil and lime juice in this case, but the flavours would still work well.
2. If you need a dairy-free version, simply swap the feta cheese with a vegan alternative.
3. If you can’t find cantaloupe melons, you can always try making this with watermelon or honeydew instead.
4. Feel free to increase the serving size as needed if you want to serve this at a larger gathering!

What To Serve With This Cantaloupe Salad

This melon salad is meant to be enjoyed as a side dish to your meal. Here are some easy protein-forward recipe ideas that I think would pair well with it:

• Garlic Shrimp With Smoked Paprika & Honey
• Baked Harissa Salmon
• Shrimp & Broccoli With Lemon, Honey & Feta
• Honey Lemon Oven-Baked Salmon With Thyme
• Crispy Turmeric Salmon
• Salmon With Coconut Honey & Lime
• Honey Mustard Garlic Shrimp
• The Best Canned Salmon Burger

How To Store & Make Ahead

If you’d like to make this salad in advance, simply chop the melon and cucumber and store in an airtight container in the fridge. You can do this the day or night before. Simply toss with the other ingredients when you’re ready to serve it or an hour or so beforehand.

Note – I would NOT recommend chopping the mint in advance as it can go brown and go a little limp! It’s truly best when it’s freshly chopped.

Leftovers of this salad can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days. Because there’s no lettuce, it won’t feel too soggy 🙂

Cantaloupe Melon Nutrition

As shown through its vibrant orange colour, cantaloupe melons are an excellent source of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant and the precursor to vitamin A (it converts to vitamin A in the body).

In addition to Vitamin A, cantaloupes are a good source of vitamin C and other micronutrients like folate and potassium. They’re also a source of dietary fibre and have a high water content, helping to keep you hydrated!