Melon Salad Recipe
Category: Salads
Servings: 4
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cantaloupe melon | 900g |
| Lamb’s lettuce (Songino) | 100g |
| Radishes | 330g |
| Feta cheese | 200g |
| Black olives | 80g |
| Balsamic vinegar | to taste |
| Extra virgin olive oil | to taste |
| Fine salt | to taste |
| Fresh mint | to taste |
Instructions
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Prepare the Melon: Start by cleaning the cantaloupe melon. Cut off both ends, then slice the melon in half. Use a spoon to remove the seeds and fibrous parts. Once the melon is cleaned, cut it into slices and remove the rind. Set the melon pieces aside.
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Prepare the Radishes: Remove the leaves and trim the stems from the radishes. Rinse them thoroughly under cold water. Once clean, cut them into thin slices or small pieces, depending on your preference.
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Cut the Feta: Next, cut the feta cheese into small cubes. Be sure to use a firm feta to avoid it crumbling too much in the salad.
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Prepare the Black Olives: If using whole olives, pit them, then slice or chop them. If using pre-sliced olives, simply drain any excess brine.
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Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the melon cubes, lambβs lettuce (songino), radish pieces, feta cubes, and black olives.
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Season the Salad: Drizzle the salad with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil to taste. Season with a pinch of fine salt and stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
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Garnish and Serve: Once the salad is well mixed, transfer it to serving plates. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for an added touch of freshness and aroma.
This Melon Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish, perfect for warm weather or as a light appetizer. The combination of sweet melon, creamy feta, crisp radishes, and the savory olives creates a balance of flavors that is simply irresistible. Enjoy it as a side dish or even as a light meal on its own.
