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    Cantaloupe and Strawberry Summer Salad

    Filed Under: Mediterranean Diet Recipes, Salad, Vegan Recipes

    Cantaloupe and Strawberry Summer Salad, a simple and flavorful Mediterranean diet recipe featuring fresh fruit and arugula.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Cantaloupe and Strawberry Summer Salad is the perfect mix of fresh fruit and greens.

    I like how this salad tastes sweet, crunchy and also a bit peppery.

    Cantaloupe and Strawberry Summer Salad, a simple and flavorful Mediterranean diet recipe featuring fresh fruit and arugula.

    Cantaloupe and Strawberry Summer Salad

    This is a simple salad that mixes fresh fruit with the peppery flavor of arugula.

    This is a light and tasty salad idea that follows the Mediterranean diet.

    Did you try my Mediterranean Diet Summer Potato Salad?

    That recipe for potato salad is another nice idea for a warm day. Both this salad made with fruit and that salad made with potatoes would go nicely when served together.

    This salad recipe looks great when presented in a large serving bowl for salads. You can find a variety of large salad serving bowls here.

    What is a summer salad?

    A summer salad is really a celebration of both the warm weather and fresh produce. That is, this is a salad that is meant to be enjoyed on a warm day and featuring produce that is fresh for the season.

    While a summer salad can be served as an appetizer or side with something else, this salad makes for a great meal all by itself. This summer salad is light and a perfect idea for a warm day as a result.

    What does arugula go well with?

    Arugula, also known as Rocket, is a dark green leafy vegetable. It is especially known for its peppery flavor.

    Fruit is the perfect complement to arugula in a summer salad as the flavors of the sweet fruit and peppery arugula are a great balance for one another. Sauvignon Blanc is the perfect wine to serve with this salad.

    Cantaloupe and Strawberry Summer Salad, a simple and flavorful Mediterranean diet recipe featuring fresh fruit and arugula.

    Tips for making a great summer salad.

    Summer salads are amazing because they feature the freshness of seasonal fruits and vegetables.
    Feel free to add fruit or vegetables to this salad that you have grown fresh in your own garden.

    Here are some more great tips for you.

    1. My salad features fresh cantaloupe. You can easily substitute in watermelon or a similar melon if you desire to.
    2. Arugula was used to make my salad. You can make this salad even easier by using a prepackaged spring salad, which also contains arugula.
    3. Quinoa is used in this recipe. You can find already cooked quinoa at many grocery stores or here. Using already cooked quinoa may be a good idea if you are assembling this salad at a picnic or gathering.

    How to make a summer salad even better.

    This tasty salad is great just the way that it is.
    It features fresh fruit and lettuce tossed in olive oil.

    Here is how you can make your salad even better.

    • Instead of using olive oil to toss your salad in, try a nice vinaigrette dressing instead.
    • Serve this salad with a cold soup on the side or with some fresh bread.
    • Add some cooked shrimp, tuna, or feta cheese crumbles to your salad.

    How to store summer salad.

    This salad tastes great when assembled and allowed to sit refrigerated for about ten minutes before serving. Leftovers are best when stored covered and refrigerated. It is best to not add the olive oil if you are intending on storing this salad for longer than the ten minutes however.

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    Cantaloupe and Strawberry Summer Salad, a simple and flavorful Mediterranean diet recipe featuring fresh fruit and arugula.

    About this Mediterranean diet friendly salad.

    This is a simple salad idea that features both fresh fruit and arugula lettuce. The ingredients are then tossed in a bit of olive oil.

    Quinoa is also added to this recipe.

    The quinoa is added as a source of protein which also makes this a vegan diet friendly idea.
    However, the quinoa can be omitted or replaced with another protein of choice.

    Ingredients needed to make arugula and fruit summer salad.

    Difficulty: Easy
    Prep Time- 15 minutes
    Servings- 4

    What you will need to make this.

    • Cantaloupe. The cantaloupe should be peeled and cut into bite sized pieces.
    • Strawberries. The strawberries should be hulled and sliced thin.
    • Quinoa. The quinoa should be cooked and then allowed to cool.
    • Cucumber. The cucumber should be washed and peeled if desired. Then cut the cucumber into bite sized pieces.
    • Radish. Wash the radishes, remove the tops and roosts and then slice them thin.
    • Arugula. Washed and dried before added to this recipe.
    • Herbs as desired. My salad has chopped mint and basil.
    • Olive Oil. The olive oil is a flavorful ingredient that is used to integrate the ingredients together. A dressing of your choice can be used instead.
    • Add additional seasonings of your choice.
    Cantaloupe and Strawberry Summer Salad, a simple and flavorful Mediterranean diet recipe featuring fresh fruit and arugula.

    How to assemble Cantaloupe and Strawberry Summer Salad.

    1. Place the arugula on the bottom of a large salad serving bowl. Spread the lettuce out evenly so that it covers the entire bottom and some of the sides of the bowl.
    2. Next, place the prepared ingredients (cantaloupe, strawberries, cucumber, and radishes) on top of the arugula.
    3. Add the olive oil to the bowl and toss the ingredients.
    4. Sprinkle the quinoa over the salad. Then add any optional herbs and seasonings.
    5. Refrigerate the salad for ten minutes to allow the ingredients to blend and then serve.
    6. Note: if you are not serving this salad immediately it is best to follow the instructions 3,4, and 5 before you intend to serve this salad.

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    Cantaloupe and Strawberry Summer Salad, a simple and flavorful Mediterranean diet recipe featuring fresh fruit and arugula.
    Cantaloupe and Strawberry Summer Salad, a simple and flavorful Mediterranean diet recipe featuring fresh fruit and arugula.
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    Cantaloupe and Strawberry Summer Salad

    Cantaloupe and Strawberry Summer Salad, a simple and flavorful Mediterranean diet recipe featuring fresh fruit and arugula.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Refrigerate10 mins
    Course: Mediterranean Diet Recipes, Salad
    Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
    Search Result: Cantaloupe and Strawberry Summer Salad
    Servings: 4

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups Arugula
    • 2 ½ cups Cantaloupe
    • 1 cup Strawberries
    • 1 Cucumber
    • 2 Radishes
    • 1 ½ tbsp Olive Oil

    Herbs and seasonings as desired. My salad has chopped basil and mint.

      Instructions

      • Place the arugula on the bottom of a large salad serving bowl. Spread the lettuce out evenly so that it covers the entire bottom and some of the sides of the bowl.
      • Next, place the prepared ingredients (cantaloupe, strawberries, cucumber, and radishes) on top of the arugula.
        Add the olive oil to the bowl and toss the ingredients.
      • Sprinkle the quinoa over the salad. Then add any optional herbs and seasonings.
      • Refrigerate the salad for ten minutes to allow the ingredients to blend and then serve.

      Recipe Notes

      *Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used.
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      Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.
      Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
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      Nutrition

      Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3915IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg
      Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!

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