CANTALOUPE, SOPRESSATA AND FETA SALAD

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A refreshing summer salad, from our local upscale grocery store. The sweetness of the cantaloupe balances the mild heat of the sopressata. If you don't care for feta, you could sub any fresh cheese, mozzarella, provolone or asiago would be divine.

Provided by MNLisaB

Categories     Melons

Time 15m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 1/2 lbs cantaloupes, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch chunks
5 slices thinly sliced sopressata salami, cut into thin strips, cut in half crosswise
1 tablespoon fresh basil, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Combine cantaloupe chunks, sporessata and basil in a large salad bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Pour dressing over cantaloupe mixture, toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle with feta cheese and serve.

Ibrahim Ladla
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Dawood Munawar
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This is a great salad for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover cantaloupe.


Brenda Watts Davis
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I'm not a huge fan of cantaloupe, but I loved this salad! The sopressata and feta really balanced out the sweetness of the cantaloupe.


Md Salauddinstm
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This salad is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Mosahid Official
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I love the use of cantaloupe in this salad. It adds a sweetness and juiciness that I wasn't expecting.


Miyolo Mbuyelwa
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time. The flavors meld together nicely and it's even better the next day.


S C Λ R Ξ D
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Zoe Samuel
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. My kids loved the sweet cantaloupe and the salty sopressata.


Smarika Poudel
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I've never had a salad like this before, but it was delicious! The cantaloupe and sopressata were a great combination.


Yolakha Sijobo
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This is a great salad for a hot summer day. The cantaloupe is so refreshing and the sopressata adds a nice salty flavor.


Tony Eid
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit! It's so easy to transport and the flavors hold up well.


Marma Parbazar
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cantaloupe. I also added some chopped cucumber and red onion for extra flavor.


Edvieyon Jackson
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really flavorful dish.


Ajani Walker
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This is a great salad for a light lunch or dinner. The cantaloupe and sopressata are a unique combination that works really well together.


Ena Ena
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Robin White
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of sweet cantaloupe, salty sopressata, and tangy feta. It's a great dish for a hot summer day.