A super easy and very refreshing cucumber and melon salad. A great change from typical green or fruit salads! Can be made a full day ahead.
Ingredients
- ½ cantaloupe – peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 cucumbers – peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- ½ small red onion, finely diced
- 1 large stalk celery, diced
- 1/3 cup poppy seed dressing, or more to taste
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds, or to taste (Optional)
Directions
Step 1
Place cantaloupe and cucumbers in a colander; set a plate on top. Place a heavy object such as a large can of food on top of plate to squeeze out excess liquid from cantaloupe and cucumbers, tossing about every 30 minutes, 2 to 3 hours.
Step 2
Transfer cantaloupe and cucumbers to a large bowl; add onion, celery, poppy seed dressing, and red wine vinegar. Toss to coat. Stir in poppy seeds.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 79 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat5g | 6% |
Saturated Fat1g | 3% |
Cholesterol4mg | 1% |
Sodium84mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate9g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 3% |
Total Sugars6g | |
Protein1g | |
Vitamin C15mg | 73% |
Calcium20mg | 2% |
Iron0mg | 2% |
Potassium201mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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