Recipe for CANTALOUPE SALAD
This recipe for cantaloupe salad is fast and quick in 7 minutes. It uses mayo, celery, and black pepper to work together to bring out flavors that will be loved. This is part of our Salads, Fruit, and Side Dishes categories.
Cantaloupe Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
- ½ medium cantaloupe
- 2 stalks celery
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
Cut the Cantaloupe into Bite-Sized Pieces
- Rinse the outside of the cantaloupe and cut in half lengthwise.
- Remove the innards and discard. Set aside one of the cantaloupe halves by tightly sealing it and placing in the fridge. With the remaining half of the cantaloupe, slice it into 4 sections (like the shape of quarter moons).½ medium cantaloupe
- With each section, make a deep end-to-end cut down the middle but not going past the rind.
- Cut cross sectionally about every ½-inch.
- Slice the orange cantaloupe near the rind to separate it. Put the pieces in a mixing bowl. Discard the rind and repeat with the other sections.
Making the Cantaloupe Salad
- Diced the celery and add it, along with the mayo and black pepper to the cantaloupe pieces in the mixing bowl. Combine to distribute evently and coat the pieces. Serve individually in small bowls, optionally on top of part of a lettuce leaf.2 stalks celery, 3 Tbsp mayonnaise, ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper
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How to Cut a Cantaloupe for this Recipe for Cantaloupe Salad
While the recipe is very easy, there are many first steps regarding the cutting of the cantaloupe. So, if you want more details and pics regarding those steps, see How to Cut up a Cantaloupe.
What Can Be Added to Cantaloupe Salad
You can add several things to this recipe for cantaloupe salad easily. So, here’s a list of items you can think about to have more flavors.
- Diced cucumber and/or bacon bits/pieces
- Seedless grapes and/or walnuts
- Shredded or diced carrots
- Crumbled Feta cheese
- Cottage cheese, on the side
What Goes With Cantaloupe Salad
Most main courses go well with this recipe for cantaloupe salad. So, to be more certain, think of a main course that works with a side fruit. Overall, that’s a good indicator.
During the holidays, see this recipe in our Christmas Dinner Meals and Holiday Dinner Suggestions articles. There you’ll also see other classic and non-traditional fun recipes for main courses, sides, appetizers, salads, and breads.
Health Benefits of Cantaloupe
Here’s a good article on all about the cantaloupe from Medical News Today. Also, it references a lot of the good nutrients, vitamins, and anti-oxidants it provides. It’s good towards prevention of dehydration during the hot summer months. Finally, the detailed nutritional values are shown in the <Print Recipe> option.
Conclusion of Recipe for Cantaloupe Salad
You can have this salad with fast food also! Consider having when you make this Chili Dog or see it listed in the Side Dishes for BBQ Burgers posting.
Also, if serving to children, you might want to consider leaving out the black pepper. That’s because pepper and fruit are mostly preferred by a more mature set of taste buds. But, you never know, some kids like that extra kick. Finally, this salad is great on any event or holiday, for example, as shown in our Thanksgiving Dinner Meals Ideas article.
Never would have thought of this. What a great idea for a fruit salad.