Cantaloupe and Strawberry Summer Salad

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

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.

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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By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.

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• 15 Minute 5 Bean Salad
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• Roasted Cauliflower Salad
• How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet.

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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.

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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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.

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