Refreshing Cucumber Melon Salad
Beat the heat with this cool and refreshing salad! This cucumber melon salad is loaded with toasted pecans, peppery arugula, feta cheese, sweet cantaloupe, and the most delicious citrus dressing. This is about to become a staple summer salad in your repertoire!
Ingredients
- 3 cups cubed cantaloupe
- 2 cups chopped persian cucumbers
- 2 tablespoons mint leaves torn
- 1 tablespoon EACH: lemon juice AND lime juice
- 3-5 teaspoons agave or honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅓ cup pecan halves toasted
- 4 ounces arugula optional
- 1 cup feta cubed
Instructions
- DRESSING: In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, lime juice, agave, and olive oil together. Add the mint and stir to combine, set aside for now.
- ASSEMBLE: Add the arugula to a platter (if using.) Keep dressing has salad separate if you aren’t serving immediately. In a large bowl, toss the cantaloupe, Persian cucumbers, and pecans together with the dressing. Then add the feta to the bowl. Arrange the tossed fruit over the arugula and serve immediately once dressed. Enjoy!
