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Cantaloupe Salad

This easy to make and refreshing summer cantaloupe salad is great for mixing up your salad routine and trying something a little different!

Cantaloupe is a great addition to any kind of salad because it’s mildly sweet but not too overpowering in flavor. Adding some fruit to a salad is a great way to give it more texture, variety, and flavor.

We’re also making a homemade dressing for this easy salad so you can whip that up and keep some on hand for this and any other salad you might make throughout the week!

pin showing the finished cantaloupe salad ready to enjoy

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This cantaloupe salad uses fresh mint, brie wedges, cantaloupe and cucumbers and it comes together similarly to a blueberry watermelon salad or tomato salad. That said, it’s not like a traditional salad that is mostly lettuce.

I like making a variety of vegetable salads because sometimes you just don’t feel like dealing with all of that lettuce, right? This salad is a good one for those days when you need something different but something that is still healthy and suitable for Weight Watchers and other healthy eating plans.

finished serving platter full of cantaloupe salad

Is this a gluten free salad?

This is absolutely a great gluten free option if you need some new recipes to try. As written the recipe is naturally gluten free so you don’t have to worry about making swaps or changes in order to be able to enjoy this one or serve it up to anyone with an allergy or sensitivity issue.

close up view of the finished cantaloupe salad

What do I need to make fresh cantaloupe salad?

For the salad we will be using cantaloupe, fresh mint, cucumber, and brie. For the dressing we will be using golden balsamic vinegar, olive oil, basil, sea salt flakes, and fresh cracked black pepper! 

It’s a pretty simple list of ingredients but it’s a nice, fresh, flavorful preparation that really comes together nice. Nothing too tricky or hard to find either which is always nice for a carefree weekday meal.

ingredients needed to make cantaloupe salad

Here are some kitchen essentials that I like to have on hand when making recipes like this for meal prep:

Making healthy meals is a breeze with these kitchen essentials. Keeping things like this on hand makes my life so much easier in the kitchen.

Some things that are great to have on hand when prepping meals like this is a cutting board, sharp knives, and storage containers.

You can also benefit from a good skillet, a kitchen scale, measuring cups, and this awesome strainer tool!

bowls full of the finished cantaloupe salad ready to eat

How to make this tasty summer salad:

In a small bowl whisk together dressing ingredients until well combined, set aside 

dressing mixed and ready for the salad

In a large bowl combine cantaloupe slices, cucumber slices, and half of the chopped mint

a bowl with the veggies ready to be dressed

Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat 

dressing and brie added to the salad

Plate and top with bits of brie and the remaining chopped mint 

serving platter with finished salad and bowls with some salad on the side

Serve and enjoy!

bowl full of the finished salad ready to eat

Can I have this recipe on Weight Watchers?

You sure can! This fresh salad recipe is so low in points that you can really enjoy it without worrying much about staying within your daily Weight Watchers point allowance!

Which WW Program are these points for?

In 2023, WW is using just plain old “POINTS.”

  • Be sure to calculate the points value of the foods and recipes you eat in the app.
  • Always add ingredients and serving sizes and don’t rely on the nutrition facts in the recipe.
  • Accuracy will come from the information you input on the app.
a look at the finished cantaloupe salad ready to enjoy

Looking for more delicious salad recipes to try?

Here are some other delicious salads that I think you will enjoy. Be sure to check them all out and let us know which ones are your favorites. These easy prepare meals are light and fresh for the summer and they’ll be a great addition to your menu’s and meal plans in the new few months.

featured image showing the finished cantaloupe salad ready to serve

Printable Cantaloupe Salad Recipe:

featured image showing the finished cantaloupe salad ready to serve

Cantaloupe Salad

Yield: 12 Servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

This easy to make and refreshing summer cantaloupe salad is great for mixing up your salad routine and trying something a little different!

Ingredients

  • 1 cantaloupe, sliced thin
  • 2 cucumbers, sliced thin
  • ¼ cup mint leaves, chopped
  • Brie wedges
  • ¼ cup golden balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • Sea salt flakes, to taste
  • Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl whisk together dressing ingredients until well combined, set aside
  2. In a large bowl combine cantaloupe slices, cucumber slices, and half of the chopped mint
  3. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat
  4. Plate and top with bits of brie and the remaining chopped mint
  5. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Yield 12 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 74Total Fat 5gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 2mgSodium 73mgCarbohydrates 6gFiber 1gSugar 5gProtein 1g

As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts, WW points and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish. The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.

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