Description
Chilled Melon and Cucumber Salad is the ultimate summer refresher, combining sweet, juicy melon with crisp cucumbers for a vibrant dish that cools you down. Perfect for barbecues or light lunches, this salad bursts with flavor and color. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a crowd-pleaser that leaves everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe cantaloupe or honeydew, cubed
- 1 cup English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and cut the melon into bite-sized cubes and slice the cucumber thinly.
- In a large bowl, mix together the melon, cucumber, red onion, and mint leaves.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Toss gently before serving in bowls or on plates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added creaminess, consider incorporating feta cheese or avocado. Customize your salad by adding herbs like basil or cilantro. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days; best enjoyed cold.