Fresh cantaloupe and cucumber salad Posted on by rudysriviera Fresh cantaloupe and cucumber salad IngredientsSalad1 cantaloupe deseeded and cut in cubes1 cucumber thinly sliced1 bell pepper preferable red, thinly sliced1/2 red onion thinly slicedApple cider vinagrette4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or subsititute with white wine vinega2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked1 pinch seasaltGarnishbasil choppedmint chopped Serves 4 persons (click to change) Print Recipe Cutting the fruit and vegetablesUsing a sharp knife, cut from one end of the slice to the other as close as you can to the rind, slowly and carefully cutting the orange flesh away from the peel. Slice into bite size pieces.1 cantaloupeSlice the cucumber into thin slices.1 cucumberSlice the onion in half lengthwise. Cut off both ends of one of the halves and remove the outer layer. Place the sliced onion, end cut down and slice into thin slices. If onion slices seem too long for you, cut them in half.1/2 red onionWash and core your bell pepper. Slice into thin slices and then cut the slices in half.1 bell pepperApple cider vinagretteWhisk all ingredients in a bowl together and set aside.4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar2 tablespoons olive oil1 pinch seasalt1/2 teaspoon black pepperAssembling the saladAdd all the vegetables and fruit in a large bowl. Add the vinagrette and mix carefully. Serve with chopped basil and mint.basilmint Recipe notesStoring the salad Store leftover salad in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 – 6 days. Making the salad ahead This salad can easily be made ahead and chilled until ready to use. For best presentation, don’t make ahead more than 24 hours in advance. NutritionSodium: 55mg (2%)Calcium: 30mg (3%)Vitamin C: 57mg (69%)Vitamin A: 5654IU (113%)Sugar: 14g (16%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Potassium: 416mg (12%)Calories: 136kcal (7%)Monounsaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1g (6%)Fat: 8g (12%)Protein: 2g (4%)Carbohydrates: 16g (5%)Iron: 1mg (6%) Tried this recipe?Mention @rudysriviera or tag #rudysriviera!
