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Cantaloupe Salad with Cucumber and Feta

A refreshing salad combining juicy cantaloupe, crisp cucumber, creamy feta, and a hint of lime, perfect for summer dining.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/2 whole cantaloupe Ripe melon, fragrant and slightly soft
  • 4 pieces Persian cucumbers Adds refreshing crunch
  • 4 oz feta Creamy and tangy cheese
  • 1 small onion or shallot Thinly sliced for a sharp bite
  • 1/4 cup pistachios Toasted and chopped for crunch
  • 1 whole lime Juiced for brightness
  • 1/4 cup olive oil For drizzling
  • Salt (flaky, ideal Maldon) Enhances flavors
  • Pepper (fresh ground) Adds warmth
  • Basil leaves Fresh herbs for aroma

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Thinly slice the cantaloupe and cucumbers, removing seeds and skins for the cantaloupe.
  2. Arrange the sliced cantaloupe and cucumbers in an alternating pattern on a chilled large platter.
Assembly
  1. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the arranged melon and cucumbers.
  2. Add thinly sliced shallots or onions.
  3. Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the salad.
  4. Squeeze lime juice over the salad.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil, season with flaky salt and freshly ground pepper.
  6. Tear basil leaves and scatter them over the salad.
  7. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.

Notes

Choose a cantaloupe with a sweet aroma for the best flavor. Chill your platter for an extra cool serving. Adjust lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.