Description
Cantaloupe + Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This salad combines the sweet juiciness of ripe cantaloupe with the crispness of cucumber, making it an ideal side dish or light meal for hot days. With its colorful presentation and deliciously simple flavors, it’s a great choice for picnics, barbecues, or as a quick snack at home. The addition of red bell pepper and onion provides extra crunch and flavor, while a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing ties everything together beautifully. Enjoy this nutritious salad as a guilt-free treat that’s easy to prepare!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cantaloupe, cubed
- 1 large cucumber, sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 large red onion, sliced
- 3–4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil or mint) for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cantaloupe by slicing it in half, scooping out seeds, cutting into slices, and then cubing.
- Slice the cucumber into thin rounds after peeling if desired.
- Thinly slice the red bell pepper and onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cantaloupe, cucumber, bell pepper, and onion.
- Drizzle with apple cider vinegar, season with salt and pepper, then mix well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about an hour before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg