Cucumber Melon Mint Salad
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Active Time0 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: brunch, lunch, sides
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: basil, cucumber, easy, feta, melon, mint, no-cook, salad, salads
Yield: 6 people
Equipment
- Y Peeler
- Cutting Board
- Chef's Knife
- Bread/Slicer Knife
Ingredients
- 10 oz cantaloupe, watermelon or honeydew melon peeled
- 2 medium english cucumbers
- 1 c feta cheese crumbled
- 1/2 c mint leaves roughly chopped
- 1/2 c basil leaves chiffonade
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- tt salt and pepper
Instructions
- If using cantaloupe or honeydew for salad, cut melon in half. If using a watermelon cut a 3-4 inch section thick slab of fruit. With a sharp knife, slice the melon into long thin ribbons. Place melon ribbons into a large mixing bowl. Set aside
- Using a mandolin or a sharp vegetable peeler, carefully peel cucumber into thin ribbons as well, turning the sides to avoid the seeded portion at the center. Set aside as well
- Add cucumber ribbons, mint, basil and feta to mixing bowl with melon and gently fold to combine. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately on a chilled platter.
Notes
 This quick salad requires minimal time in the kitchen and is super refreshing. Use the fresh leafy herbs you have on hand to make this salad shine.Â
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