Cantaloupe Salad with Vegan Feta, Cucumber and Mint
Cantaloupe Salad is a fresh summer salad made with sweet melon, crisp cucumber, vegan feta, fresh mint, and a simple lemon olive oil dressing.
Equipment
- 1 Knife
- 1 Small Bowl o Jar For the dressing. Optional
Ingredients
- 1 Medium Cantaloupe
- 2 Cucumber
- 100 grams Vegan Feta
- 10-12 leaves Fresh Mint
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Maple Syrup Optional
- To Taste Salt
- To Taste Black Pepper
Instructions
- Peel the cantaloupe, remove the seeds, and cut it into bite-sized cubes.
- Wash the cucumber and slice it thinly or cut it into small cubes, depending on the texture you prefer.
- In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup if using, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Mix well until slightly emulsified.
- Place the cantaloupe and cucumber in a large mixing bowl. Add the vegan feta and fresh mint.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated. Be careful not to break the cantaloupe too much.
- Serve immediately, or let the salad rest in the fridge for 10–15 minutes before serving for an even fresher result.
For a more elegant presentation, you can slice the cucumber into half-moons. When peeling it, leave alternating strips of skin on and off. This creates a beautiful striped effect
If using, add toasted almonds, seeds, or crushed beetroot chips just before serving to keep them crunchy.
After tossing the salad with the dressing, serve it in shallow bowls or deep plates for a more delicate and elegant presentation.
Notes
* The nutritional information is an estimate and may vary depending on the exact ingredients, dressing, and optional toppings you choose to use. For the most accurate result, adjust the calculation based on the specific products and quantities used.
* All recipes on this site, including this cantaloupe salad, are tested before publication. The photos are original and taken during the actual recipe testing process, so they reflect the real final dish prepared in our kitchen.
Nutrition
Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 253mgPotassium: 213mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 122IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg