❤️ Why You’ll Love Cantaloupe Salad
Easy: A salad should be easy, and this Cantaloupe Salad is just that. You can whip it up quickly and it’ll impress everyone Fresh: I love fresh fruit in any salad, but cantaloupe is the star of the show in this salad recipe Summer-Friendly: Bring this dish to a BBQ or pot luck this summer. It’s perfect for any occasion
🍲 Ingredients
Cantaloupe – Cantaloupe is full of fiber, potassium and vitamin C. These are all nutrients that are essential for a healthy body and heart. Bonus points for how good it is! Stracciatella Cheese – Stracciatella Cheese is a type of cheese made from finely torn shreds of freshly stretched mozzarella. It’s light, a bit sweet, and actually used as the filling in burrata. This cheese gives the perfect balance of savory and sweet to the cantaloupe.
👩🍳 How to Make Cantaloupe Salad
🪄 Tips and Tricks
You can find stracciatella cheese at specialty cheese shops or specialty Italian Markets Keep the ingredients separate then assemble when you’re ready to serve
🗒 Substitutions
Stracciatella Cheese: If you can’t find stracciatella cheese, you can make your own version. You will need 1x ball fresh mozzarella cheese (in its whey) and 1 cup heavy cream. Shred / tear the mozzarella with your hands and add into a small-medium mixing bowl. Once shredded, pour in the cream, making sure there’s enough to cover the mozzarella cheese and add a pinch of salt. Mix together well and then place in the fridge for 30-60 minutes. Remove from the fridge, stir and then use immediately in the salad recipe. Pistachio: You can add any sort of nut or seed here depending on your preference or the allergies of the group
🗒 Best served with
BBQ Salmon Kebabs Chicken Souvlaki Mushroom & Black Bean Burgers
👝 How to Store Leftovers
It’s best to enjoy this Cantaloupe Salad fresh. Keep the ingredients separately until you are ready to serve for maximum freshness.
🤔 Common Questions
