CANTALOUPE AND CUCUMBER SALAD

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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

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 large cantaloupe, rind and seeds removed, flesh cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large English hothouse cucumber, sliced on a diagonal 1/2 inch thick
2 Fresno chiles, thinly sliced
1/2 cup unsalted, roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped mint
Sumac (for serving)
Ingredient Info
Sumac, a tart, citrusy spice generally sold in ground form, can be found at Middle Eastern markets, specialty foods stores, and online.

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.

Refematla Khasane
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This salad is definitely a keeper. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Bilkees Jahan
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I love this salad! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Dyrax
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YUM!


Mark Rathbone
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So good!


Meriem Badjoudj
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This salad is delicious! The cantaloupe and cucumber are so refreshing, and the dressing is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Samuel Kasongo
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a quick lunch.


Soikot Khan
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I love the combination of cantaloupe and cucumber in this salad. It's so refreshing and delicious.


Md Sawon
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This salad is perfect for summer. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


MS M7MOUD
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Esther Nnachebe
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This salad was a big hit at my last party. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Yusra Shariq
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YUM!


Mokbul Dada
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So good!


Kaden Burnham
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This salad is delicious! The cantaloupe and cucumber are so refreshing, and the dressing is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Maleeha Zuha
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a quick lunch.


Md Joy Abran
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This salad is perfect for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Anbreen Asghar
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This salad was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I used a honeydew melon instead of cantaloupe and it was still great. Will definitely be making this again!


Brenda Passy
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and refreshing salad.


Bryan Kyalo
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This cantaloupe and cucumber salad was a refreshing and light summer dish. The flavors of the cantaloupe and cucumber complemented each other perfectly, and the dressing added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again!


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