Cool down on a hot summer's day, or bring a refreshing side dish to your next barbecue with this delightful cantaloupe and cucumber salad recipe! Featuring a vibrant combination of sweet cantaloupe, crisp cucumbers, refreshing mint, and a zesty dressing, this salad not only a feast for the eyes but also a medley of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. It's a versatile recipe that pairs perfectly with grilled chicken, fish, or tofu, and can also be enjoyed as a light and refreshing snack. With its vibrant colors and refreshing taste, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. The recipe also includes a dairy-free and gluten-free dressing option, making it a great choice for those with dietary restrictions.
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CANTALOUPE AND CUCUMBER SALAD
Savory fruit salads are officially a thing. (And, for the record, cucumber is a fruit.)
Categories Bon Appétit Salad Fruit Cantaloupe Cucumber Melon Chile Pepper Cardamom Seed Side Summer
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Whisk oil, vinegar, coriander, salt, pepper, and cardamom in a large bowl. Add cantaloupe, cucumber, and chiles and toss to coat in dressing. Let sit, uncovered, 15 minutes.
- To serve, add pumpkin seeds, cilantro, and mint to salad and toss gently to combine. Top with sumac.
CUCUMBER AND CANTALOUPE SALAD
Sweet, crunchy, delicious! This salad is easy to make and easy to eat. It's great as a snack or side-dish.
Provided by Seyet
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut the cucumber in to quarters lengthwise then slice thinly and place into a bowl. Cut the cantaloupe into thin pieces the same size as the cucumber and place into the bowl. Season with the chili oil, rice vinegar, salt, and sugar. Mix well then sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 6.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
CUCUMBER, CANTALOUPE, AND SQUASH SALAD
Yogurt and lime zest add zing to this refreshing chilled salad with cucumber, cantaloupe, and squash.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the dressing: Combine yogurt, lime zest and juice, salt, cumin, and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate 20 minutes.
- Make the salad: Using a vegetable peeler or a mandoline, shave squashes and cucumber into wide ribbons, stopping when you reach seeds. Toss with vinegar and salt. Cover, and refrigerate. Shave cantaloupe into ribbons, and refrigerate.
- Just before serving, drain cucumber and squash ribbons, and toss with cantaloupe. Drizzle with dressing.
CANTALOUPE AND CUCUMBER SALAD
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the cantaloupe in a large bowl. Cut the cucumber in quarters lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. Add to the bowl along with the remaining ingredients. Toss to coat with the oil and vinegar. Refrigerate for at least an hour. Serve cold. From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
Tips:
- Choose ripe cantaloupe and cucumber: The riper the cantaloupe and cucumber, the sweeter and more flavorful the salad will be.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the cantaloupe and cucumber: This will help to prevent the fruit and vegetable from getting bruised.
- Remove the seeds from the cantaloupe: This will make the salad easier to eat.
- Cut the cantaloupe and cucumber into small pieces: This will help the flavors to meld together.
- Add other fruits and vegetables to the salad: Such as honeydew melon, watermelon, or pineapple.
- Use a light and refreshing dressing: Such as a vinaigrette or a citrus dressing.
- Serve the salad chilled: This will help to keep it refreshing and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Cantaloupe and cucumber salad is a light, refreshing, and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious cantaloupe and cucumber salad that will be enjoyed by everyone.
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