Minty Cucumber and Cantaloupe Salad

Ingredients

• 1 large ripe cantaloupe
• 4 medium cucumbers (or 2 large ones)
• ½ tsp. salt
• 8 oz feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
• About a dozen medium-sized mint leaves, very finely chopped

For the Honey-Lime Dressing:

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
• Juice of one lime
• 2 tbsp. honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1
   Cut the cantaloupe in half and scoop out the seeds.
2. 2
   With a melon baller, carve out as many balls as you can get out of your cantaloupe.
3. 3
   Chop the cucumbers in thin, quartered slices.
4. 4
   Place the cucumber slices and melon balls in a colander and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt, toss gently with your hands. Place the colander over a bowl and allow the juices to drain for about 20 minutes. (Keep the juice for smoothies!)
5. 5
   Place the cucumber and cantaloupe balls in a salad bowl. Add the cubed feta and chopped mint.
6. 6
   Place all salad dressing ingredients in a lidded jar and shake vigorously.
7. 7
   Pour on the salad, toss gently, and serve cold.