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Turn ripe cantaloupe into a healthy and delicious gluten-free summer salad.

Cantaloupe and Cucumber Salad

Turn ripe cantaloupe into a healthy and delicious gluten-free summer salad.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 Cantaloupe, cored
  • 5-6 mini cucumbers
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, cow, goat or sheep
  • 1 lime, juice
  • 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint
  • Maldon sea salt
  • 1 tsp finely chopped red chile pepper Optional

Instructions
 

  • Use a melon baller to scoop balls out of cantaloupe. Set aside balls.
  • Lightly peel the cucumbers.
  • Cut cucumbers into square shapes the size of the melon balls.
  • Trim the corners of the cucumber squares to make them more ball shape. Set aside.
  • Slice the chili pepper into very thin slices.
  • Alternate melon balls and cucumber on a plate.
  • Whisk the lime juice and olive oil together.
  • Sprinkle the fresh mint, feta and chili slices over the melons and cucumbers.
  • Drizzle the lime juice/oil over the mixture.
  • Serve right away or chill in refrigerator for an hour.
Keyword cantaloupe, cucumber, gluten-free, gluten-free salad, quick and easy, salad recipe, side dish, side salad, summer salad
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