Written by Brynn McDowell• April 24, 2019• 4:17 pm• Recipes, Soup / Salad / Sides • 3 Comments

Cucumber & Cantaloupe Salad with Za’atar

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cucumber and cantaloupe salad with feta basil and za'atar

This Cucumber & Cantaloupe Salad with Za’atar is a fresh, flavor packed Mediterranean Diet inspired recipe perfect for summer.

Fresh Fruit Salads

I have an obsession with salads that have fresh fruit added to them.

Apples with Arugula – I’m in.

Strawberries and Spinach – yes please!

Don’t even get me started on my love of Watermelon with Feta Cheese.

Fresh Fruit & The Mediterranean Diet

cucumber cantaloupe salad with za'atar : the mediterranean diet salad

Adding fruits to salad not only adds a hint of natural sweetness, but it’s a fun way to get in your daily recommendation of juicy, fiber filled, fresh fruit. Not to mention the recommendation to reduce calories from added sugars/sweeteners.

The current US dietary recommendations state we should aim for an equivalent of 2 cups of fruit a day. Incorporating it into your meals, along with lots of fresh vegetables is a great way to follow a more mediterranean diet inspired lifestyle.

Cucumber & Cantaloupe Salad

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Juicy cantaloupe combined with crispy cucumbers, all topped with robust olive oil and za’atar seasoning…that’s my kinda salad.

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Cucumber Cantaloupe Salad with Za’atar

This Cucumber & Cantaloupe Salad with Za'atar is a fresh, flavor packed Mediterranean Diet inspired recipe perfect for summer.

Course side/salad

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword cantaloupe, cucumber, salad, za’atar

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Servings 4

Author Brynn McDowell, RDN at The Domestic Dietitian

Ingredients

1.5 cups cantaloupe, cubed (about 1/2 cantaloupe)
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
2 tbsp feta cheese
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tbsp za'atar
Fresh Basil for Garnish

Instructions

In a large bowl, place the cut cantaloupe and cucumber. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Add crumbled feta cheese and za'atar seasoning. Mix to combine. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Looking for More Fruit Salads

As I said earlier, I really do have a soft spot in my heart (and in my kitchen) for fruit filled salad.

Here are a few of my favorites….

heirloom tomato and peach salad with mozzarella and arugula

blueberry watermelon salad with arugula and feta

cantaloupe panzanella salad with cucumbers onion and basil

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About the Author / Brynn McDowell

Welcome! I have found that daily life is a balancing act all on it's own, add in trying to maintain a healthy (and happy!) home and you have yourself the possibility of pure chaos. I'm here to share experiences and tips on how to create a mediterranean inspired diet and lifestyle in a hectic home.