Name: Cantaloupe Salad with Sliced Feta
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small shallot (finely chopped); 5 tbsp champagne or white wine vinegar; 13 lb cantaloupe (peeled, seeded and sliced); 1 English cucumber (sliced); 6 oz feta cheese (thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)); 1/2 loaf ciabatta (sliced); 7 tbsp olive oil (divided); 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt (divided); 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves; 1/2 cup roughly chopped toasted almonds; 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Cantaloupe Salad with Sliced Feta

It’s melon season! This salad combines a variety of different flavours: salty, sweet and topped off with a tangy dressing. Not to mention it’s super pretty to look at. Serve with slices of grilled ciabbata for a perfect summer dish.

Servings

4servings

Ingredients

1 small shallot finely chopped
5 tbsp champagne or white wine vinegar
13 lb cantaloupe peeled, seeded and sliced
1 English cucumber sliced
6 oz Feta cheese thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 loaf ciabatta sliced
7 tbsp olive oil divided
1 1/2 tsp Kosher salt divided
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup roughly chopped toasted almonds
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Servings: servings

Units:

Course Salad
Featured Ingredient Cantaloupe

Instructions

Stir shallot and vinegar in a small bowl and let stand 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, arrange cantaloupe and cucumber on a large platter and top with feta; set aside.
Heat a grill pan over high. Brush both sides of ciabatta slices with 3 tablespoons oil. Grill until charred on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
Whisk 1 teaspoon salt and remaining 4 tablespoons oil into shallot-vinegar mixture. Drizzle over salad. Top with basil, almonds, pepper, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Serve with grilled ciabatta.
Source: https://www.realsimple.com/cantaloupe-salad-with-sliced-feta

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