Melon Salad With Goat Cheese And Mint
This colorful Melon Salad with Goat Cheese and Mint is sweet, salty, and refreshing. A simple, elegant side dish that’s perfect for barbecues or summer dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 Galia melon or honey dew / Piel de Sapo
- 1 cantaloupe melon or musk melon
- ½ watermelon seedless
- ¼ cup soft goat cheese flavored with honey
- 10 fresh mint leaves
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Instructions
- Halve each melon, remove seeds, and scoop out balls with a melon baller.1 Galia melon, 1 cantaloupe melon, ½ watermelon
- Mix the melon balls gently in a large bowl.
- Crumble goat cheese on top and toss lightly.¼ cup soft goat cheese
- Tear mint leaves and scatter over the salad. Chill until serving.10 fresh mint leaves
NOTES
1. Can I make this ahead? Yes! Prepare the melon balls a few hours in advance, but add cheese and mint just before serving.
2. Can I make it dairy-free? Sure! Skip the cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
3. Variations
- Mediterranean style: Mix in cucumber and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Tropical: Add mango cubes or passion fruit pulp.
- Elegant starter: Serve in cocktail glasses for individual portions.
- Fridge: Store in a covered bowl up to 1 day (without cheese or mint added yet).
Nutrition
Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 78mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 2416IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Iron: 2mg
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