Refreshing Cantaloupe Salad with Cucumber, Feta, and Mint
A vibrant summer salad bursting with juicy cantaloupe, crisp cucumbers, tangy feta, and fresh mint, perfect for barbecues or a light lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cantaloupe, cut into cubes (about 3 cups)
- 1 English cucumber, ends trimmed, thinly sliced
- 2 large handfuls cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn or thinly sliced
- ½ to ⅔ cup crumbled vegan feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- 1 to 1½ teaspoons dried harissa seasoning
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Cantaloupe: Cut the cantaloupe in half, scoop out the seeds, and chop into bite-sized cubes.
- Slice the Cucumber: Trim both ends of the cucumber and slice it thinly.
- Halve the Tomatoes: Cut the cherry or grape tomatoes in half.
- Tear the Mint: Rinse and tear or thinly slice the mint leaves.
- Mix the Dressing: Whisk together the lemon juice, maple syrup, olive oil (if using), and harissa seasoning.
- Combine It All: In a large bowl, combine the cantaloupe, cucumber, tomatoes, mint, and feta, then drizzle the dressing over and gently toss.
- Season to Taste: Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then toss gently again to combine.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional fruits or vegetables based on your preferences. This salad can be prepped ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cantaloupe salad, summer salad, vegan salad, refreshing salad, healthy recipe