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Melon and Feta Salad

[heart_this] · Sep 19, 2009 · 28 Comments

Melon and Feta Salad

Despite the fact that the days are starting to get cooler, I am still enjoying summery salads. We are at the tail end of melon season and I have certainly been enjoying them. In particular I have been focusing on the local musk melons and every one that I have gotten so far this season has been perfectly ripe, nice and juicy and sweet. I first came across the concept of using a sweet melon in a savoury salad a while ago and it intrigued me. These savoury melon salads typically include salty feta which sounded like it would be an interesting combination. In addition the the melon and feta you can toss in herbs like basil or mint and then you can round the salad off with some diced red onion. I like to ‘dress’ the salad with a simple olive oil and lime juice vinaigrette seasoned with salt and pepper. The sweet and juicy melon and salty feta combo in this salad works surprisingly well! The red onion provides a nice bite and the mint finishes the salad off nicely. What a great way to enjoy the last days of summer.

Melon and Feta Salad

Melon and Feta Salad

Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 4 cups melon (or cantaloupe, scooped and cut into bite sized pieces)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (sliced, optional)
  • 1 handful feta (crumbled)
  • 1 tablespoon mint (thinly sliced)
  • 1 lime (juice)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
directions
  1. Mix everything together.
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  1. Beth M says

    September 19, 2009 at 11:53 pm

    I did a salad very similar on my blog this past week. I love your variation with the pepper and olive oil. I will definitely have to try that next time!

    Reply
  2. Elra says

    September 20, 2009 at 12:01 am

    OM, this is very unusual salad. I love melon with prosciutto, I am sure I'll like this as well.

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  3. Divina Pe says

    September 20, 2009 at 12:23 am

    I love this salad. This is perfect for a hot weather in the Philippines. Thanks Kevin

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  4. Arielle says

    September 20, 2009 at 1:33 am

    Yum! I had a delicious similar salad (with watermelon) in Israel years ago but not since–thanks for reminding me! I'll have to try your version soon.

    Reply
  5. Deeba @Passionate About Baking says

    September 20, 2009 at 1:45 am

    love the combination of fruit with feta…some herbs thrown in, and the bowl absolutely sings! It's wonderful Kevin…

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  6. Kristin says

    September 20, 2009 at 1:52 am

    Feta is one of my favorite cheeses! Its surprisingly goes well with lots of things! Salad looks very tasty!!!

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  7. Kalyn says

    September 20, 2009 at 2:54 am

    I love this! Wish I had some melon so I could make it right now.

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  8. Susan @ SGCC says

    September 20, 2009 at 3:18 am

    This looks lovely, Kevin! I love melon in salads. I make one similar to this using watermelon chunks. So refreshing!

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  9. Jenn says

    September 20, 2009 at 3:37 am

    I don't mind eating a summery salad any time of the year. I'm sure I'd enjoy this. I like the combination of the melon and feta, though I've never tried it. I think it's an interesting combo.

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  10. Nicole says

    September 20, 2009 at 5:09 am

    Looks good! My dad does this with watermelon and some spring (green onion) with the feta.

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  11. ♥peachkins♥ says

    September 20, 2009 at 6:20 am

    i haven't tried melon salad without any other frui in it. 'm sure this tastes great!

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  12. nooschi says

    September 20, 2009 at 7:31 am

    Feta and fruit is a nice combination. I just had watermelon and feta recently, and really liked it. I imagine the melon and feta is similar. Persian feta is my favourite.

    Reply
  13. aforkfulofspaghetti says

    September 20, 2009 at 11:17 am

    I don't think you can go too far wrong with this, do you? A lovely combination for those late summer days… And lovely colours, too.

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  14. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    September 20, 2009 at 1:58 pm

    A delightful combo!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  15. Morta Di Fame says

    September 20, 2009 at 2:23 pm

    This looks very similar to the watermelon feta salads that I had often in Greece. So delicious!

    Reply
  16. Cheri says

    September 20, 2009 at 4:38 pm

    That is such an interesting combination. It sounds surprisingly good.

    Reply
  17. Freckle and Hyde says

    September 20, 2009 at 5:37 pm

    I have to try this! so simple yet it looks so good! I love your blog!!!

    Reply
  18. Bren says

    September 20, 2009 at 9:36 pm

    great! what a great way to end summer! everything in it works for mre!!

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  19. Ulla says

    September 20, 2009 at 9:58 pm

    gorgeous and very season!

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  20. Kerstin says

    September 20, 2009 at 10:07 pm

    What a refreshing salad, it looks so good with that feta and mint!

    Reply
  21. pixen says

    September 21, 2009 at 12:01 am

    Another great use of Feta with Melons! Simply delicious!

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  22. figtree says

    September 21, 2009 at 1:59 am

    This salad looks so refreshing. Feta makes everything better. Figtreeapps

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  23. Emily says

    September 21, 2009 at 2:03 am

    I made a watermelon and feta salad earlier this summer and was so surprised at how well the flavors went together. I am definitely going to give this one a try as I have ripe melon in the fridge!d

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  24. We Are Not Martha says

    September 21, 2009 at 3:02 am

    Mmm what an awesome flavor combination!! I love anything with feta 🙂

    Sues

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  25. Pam says

    September 21, 2009 at 3:16 am

    I love this salad. What a fantastic combination of colors and flavors.

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  26. teresa says

    September 21, 2009 at 4:26 am

    that actually looks really wonderful. i have melon and gorganzola right now, i wonder if that would still be good…

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  27. Joanne says

    September 21, 2009 at 10:15 am

    Melon, feta and prosciutto are the best together. I put them over some pasta not too long ago. Great summer salad.

    Reply
  28. Chef Fresco says

    September 22, 2009 at 3:02 am

    My aunt made a salad just like this a while ago – very unique combo! Pretty pics!

    Reply

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