Cantaloupe Cucumber Mint Salad
Cantaloupe Cucumber Mint Salad is a refreshing, hydrating, and vibrant dish combining sweet cantaloupe, crisp cucumber, and fresh mint, perfect for summer meals or snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- 1 medium cantaloupe, cut into bite-sized cubes or balled
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced or cut into half-moons
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the cantaloupe into bite-sized cubes or use a melon baller for presentation.
- Peel the cucumber if desired and slice thinly or into half-moons.
- Finely chop the fresh mint leaves.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cantaloupe, cucumber, and mint.
- Drizzle with lime juice and honey if using.
- Season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients without bruising the fruit.
- Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
For extra flavor, add crumbled feta cheese or arugula.Best served chilled and fresh within a day or two.Use ripe, sweet cantaloupe for best taste; honey is optional.Do not freeze or reheat this salad due to its high water content.Optional variations include red onion, chili flakes, or different melons.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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