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Cucumber Melon Salad

This cucumber melon salad is a great summer salad. With pickled onions and sweet, ripe cantaloupe, it goes great alongside any grilled meat.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cucumber cantaloupe salad, cucumber melon salad, summer cucumber salad
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Gina Matsoukas

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 large cucumbers peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 small ripe cantaloupe chopped
  • 1/4 cup pickled red onions *see note
  • 1 tablespoons pepitas
  • 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
  • handful torn fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine the cucumbers, cantaloupe, pickled red onions, pepitas, sunflower seeds and basil in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing into the large bowl and toss to combine. (**see note for making salad ahead of time)
  • Season with more salt & pepper to taste.

Notes

*See this creamy cucumber salad recipe for how to make quick pickled red onions.
**If making ahead of time, keep dressing in a separate container and dress the salad before serving.
***Keeps, stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1SERVING | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 203mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g