Who said that melon, a classic summer fruit, should only be consumed as fruit or in the form of a dessert? It is also excellent for a light recipe in a savory version: the melon cherry tomato and feta salad. At my house, it’s very difficult for melon slices to be left over. In fact, today while slicing it for another recipe, I took a couple to try this experiment. I wanted something fresh and light, and thus the melon cherry tomato and feta salad was born. It was a real success, even the smallest and most skeptical in the house appreciated it! Of course, you can replace the feta with Gruyère or primo sale. Instead of lamb’s lettuce, you can also use arugula. It’s an easy and quick recipe that you can personalize with ingredients you like best. This salad is perfect as a light main course on hot summer evenings, as an appetizer for special occasions, or for an office lunch. What do you think, shall we prepare it together? Then follow me in the kitchen, because the melon cherry tomato and feta salad will be ready in a click! 😉
Other recipes with melon:
Stuffed Mozzarella with Speck, Arugula, and Melon,
Melon and Gorgonzola Skewers
Cold Pasta with Melon
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Other
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer
- Energy 205.02 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 11.25 (g) of which sugars 9.37 (g)
- Proteins 8.32 (g)
- Fat 14.57 (g) of which saturated 7.18 (g)of which unsaturated 2.66 (g)
- Fibers 1.32 (g)
- Sodium 873.33 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 172 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 4 melon (slices)
- 1 1/3 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 1/3 cup feta
- lamb's lettuce (corn salad) (for plating)
- 5 extra virgin olive oil (tablespoons)
- balsamic vinegar (glaze as needed)
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Tools
- Dishes for serving
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Preparation of Melon Cherry Tomato and Feta Salad
First, clean the melon. Then cut off the two ends, divide it in half and remove all the seeds and internal filaments. Then cut four slices, remove the rind and cut them into cubes.
Now wash the cherry tomatoes, dry them with paper towels and cut them in halves or quarters depending on their size. Then also cut the feta into cubes.
Now let’s compose the dish: arrange the salad. I used lamb’s lettuce, but you can also use arugula or another type of salad that you prefer. Then distribute the cubes of feta, melon, and cherry tomatoes.
The melon cherry tomato and feta salad is ready! Season with salt, pepper, olive oil, and balsamic glaze and serve
Variations and tips for melon cherry tomato and feta salad
The melon cherry tomato and feta salad can be stored for one or two days in the refrigerator in a container with a lid. You can also prepare it in advance and season it just before serving.
It is also possible to replace the feta with another very flavorful cheese like Gruyère. Instead of lamb’s lettuce, you can also use arugula or another type of salad to your liking.
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FAQ Questions and answers for melon cherry tomato and feta salad
What can I substitute for feta?
As an alternative to feta, you can use Gruyère or another very flavorful cheese of your choice.
What can I substitute for lamb’s lettuce?
As an alternative to lamb’s lettuce, you can use arugula or another type of salad of your choice.
