Courtesy of Amelia Saltsman
At first glance, melon and cucumber seem like an unlikely match. They are actually close cousins that go well together in this ultra-refreshing salty-sweet summer salad that is a play on the Israeli summer favorite made with watermelon. – See more at:http://www.ameliasaltsman.com/melon-cucumber-salad-mint/
Melon and Cucumber Salad with Mint
They are actually close cousins that go well together in this ultra-refreshing salty-sweet summer salad
Ingredients:
1 cantaloupe or other melon (about 3 pounds), cut into bite-sized chunks (here’s a super-easy way to skin and cut it)
4 cucumbers, preferably a mix of lemon and Persian or Japanese (about 1 pound total)
1/2 white onion sliced paper-thin
1/2 cup fresh regular or lemon mint leaves, torn into pieces
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 ounces feta cheese
Crumbled Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
- Place the melon chunks in a large bowl. If using lemon cucumbers, peel them, cut into wedges, and cut each wedge in half crosswise. If using Persian or Japanese cucumbers, peel them and cut in half lengthwise. Use the tip of a spoon to scrape out the seeds, then cut the cucumbers crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices and add them to the bowl.
- Rinse the onion slices in water to remove a bit of their bite, and add them to the bowl. Add the mint, lemon juice, honey, feta, and salt and pepper to taste and toss gently. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Chill for 1 hour before serving.
