Best 5 Cantaloupe Wedges With Feta Cheese Recipes

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Cantaloupe Wedges with Feta Cheese: A Refreshing and Flavorful Summer Treat

As the summer sun shines brightly, it's time to savor the delightful flavors of the season's freshest fruits. Among them, cantaloupe stands out with its sweet and juicy flesh, perfect for a refreshing snack or a light and healthy meal. In this article, we present a collection of tantalizing recipes featuring cantaloupe wedges paired with the tangy and salty feta cheese, creating a symphony of flavors that will surely delight your taste buds. From simple and quick appetizers to more elaborate salads and main courses, these recipes offer a variety of options to suit different occasions and preferences. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where the sweetness of cantaloupe meets the savory zest of feta cheese, resulting in dishes that are both satisfying and refreshing.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CANTALOUPE WITH FETA AND BLACK PEPPER



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Juicy melon makes a brilliant match for salty, tangy cheese. The riper the fruit, the better. Honeydew, canary, or Chanterais melons would also work well in this dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cantaloupe, cut into wedges
1/4 cup crumbled feta
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Sprinkle melon wedges with feta and season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 g, Cholesterol 8 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 116 g

CANTALOUPE WEDGES WITH FETA CHEESE



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This dish makes a summery starter. In it, the tangy feta and crushed peppercorns contrast with the sweet melon.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 ripe cantaloupe, seeded
1 block (8 ounces) feta cheese, broken into 4 pieces

Steps:

  • Coarsely crush peppercorns with the flat side of a large knife or with a mortar and pestle. Just before serving, cut cantaloupe into 4 wedges. Place 1 wedge and 1 piece of cheese on each serving plate. Sprinkle cheese with peppercorns.

MELON WITH FETA, RED ONION, AND PINE NUTS



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Categories     Onion     Breakfast     Brunch     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Feta     Lime     Cantaloupe     Honeydew     Mint     Pine Nut     Summer     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 red onions, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 cantaloupes
1 honeydew melon
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large skillet heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook onions, stirring occasionally, until just softened. Remove skillet from heat and cool onions.
  • With a sharp knife cut a slice from top and bottom of each melon to expose flesh and arrange with a cut side down on a cutting board. Cutting from top to bottom, remove rind. Halve melons, discarding seeds, and cut 1 cantaloupe half and 1 honeydew half into 1-inch-thick wedges. Arrange wedges on a platter. Cut remaining melon into 3/4-inch chunks and in a bowl toss with mint, lime juice, and pepper to taste.
  • Spoon melon mixture over melon wedges on platter and top with onions, feta, and pine nuts. Just before serving, toss mixture to combine.

SAVORY CANTALOUPE AND FETA SALAD RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by Lauren_Jorgensen

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 red onion, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cantaloupe, rind removed, seeded and cut into 1/2" chunks
1/2 cup feta, rough chopped
1/4 minced fresh herbs, such as basil, mint, sage, or tarragon
1 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lime juice, balsamic, and olive oil. Add the red onion and salt. Roughly 20 minutes before serving, toss the cantaloupe, feta, and dressing in a large salad bowl. Add the fresh herbs, and finish with the ground pepper. To make ahead, simply prepare the fruit and feta, and add the dressing just before serving.

CANTALOUPE AND PROSCIUTTO WITH BASIL OIL



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Categories     Fruit     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Cantaloupe     Basil     Summer     Prosciutto     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cantaloupe
1/2 pound thinly sliced prosciutto
2 ounces crumbled ricotta salata or feta (about 1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • On a baking sheet toast pine nuts until golden, about 5 minutes, and cool. In a blender purée basil with oil until basil is minced. Pour purée through a very fine sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on solids, and discard solids.
  • Halve and seed cantaloupe. Cut melon into 1/4-inch-thick wedges and discard rind.
  • Spoon basil oil onto 4 plates. Arrange melon decoratively over oil and top with prosciutto. Sprinkle melon and prosciutto with pine nuts and cheese.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe cantaloupe with a deep orange color and a sweet smell.
  • Cut the cantaloupe into even-sized wedges for uniform cooking.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the cantaloupe to prevent tearing.
  • Grill the cantaloupe wedges over medium-high heat to caramelize the sugars and create grill marks.
  • Brush the cantaloupe wedges with olive oil to prevent them from sticking to the grill.
  • Add a sprinkle of salt and pepper to the cantaloupe wedges before grilling to enhance their flavor.
  • Top the grilled cantaloupe wedges with feta cheese, mint, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a refreshing and flavorful appetizer or side dish.

Conclusion:

Cantaloupe wedges with feta cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. The combination of sweet cantaloupe, salty feta cheese, and refreshing mint creates a flavor profile that is both unique and satisfying. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of grilling, you can have a dish that will impress your guests and leave them wanting more.

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