Melon and Mint Salad Recipe

Name: Melon and Mint Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 4 cups
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 small cantaloupe or honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and cubed; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Mediterranean · Side dish · 15 min total

Melon and Mint Salad recipe videos

A refreshing summer salad combining sweet melon with aromatic mint and a tangy lime dressing.

15
min prep

4
servings

90
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 small cantaloupe or honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and cubed
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper until honey dissolves.
In a large bowl, combine melon cubes and chopped mint.
Pour dressing over melon mixture and toss gently to coat.
Sprinkle with feta cheese if using. Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes.

Tips

For best flavor, use ripe, fragrant melon.
Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 hours; add mint just before serving.
Try with other melon varieties like Galia or Crenshaw.

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