Strawberry Melon Salad

Melon season is officially here! Gather friends or family for this super simple Strawberry Melon Salad. The lesser known Galia Melon stars in this summertime side salad. Paired with fresh strawberries, mint, lemon juice, feta crumbles and a balsamic glaze, the sweet green melon sings. Whether you're making this salad to pair with dinner or bringing it along for a summertime gathering, this Strawberry Melon Salad makes the perfect side dish.

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings -6 servings

Calories 210kcal

Ingredients

1 Galia melon cut into ½” cubes (about 3 ½ cups)
1 cup strawberries halved
¼ cup fresh mint shredded or chopped
3-4 tablespoons feta cheese crumbled
Juice from ½ lemon
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

Instructions

Cut the melon.

Use a sharp knife to cut a round off the bottom and top of the melon so that the melon is stable on the cutting board.
Once the melon is stable, use your knife to cut the skin off, following along the curve of the melon.
When the melon’s skin has been completely removed, cut the melon in half.
Use a spoon to scoop the seeds out of the center of the melon.
Once the seeds have been disposed of, use your knife to cut the melon into strips, then dice it into ½” cubes.
Transfer the melon to a bowl.

Put together the salad

Add the halved strawberries and mint to the melon bowl.
Juice the lemon on top of the fruit, being careful to ensure no seeds end up in the salad.
Sprinkle the feta cheese into the salad.
Toss using tongs.
Drizzle the balsamic glaze on top of the salad, and serve immediately.

Notes

Easy entertaining tip: Cut the Galia melon in advance, but mix everything together right before it’s time to serve. The melon will release a lot of juice, and that’s perfectly OK, but the salad will get soggy and the balsamic drizzle will become diluted if you throw it all together in advance.

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