Fresh Melon Salad

The salads that are hearty, fresh, and easy to prepare are a great option to take to the office, for a light and healthy dinner, or for a diet. So go to your refrigerator, check what you have on hand, and prepare a healthy dish to eat well.This time, we’ll teach you how to make a fresh salad with melon, cucumber, mint, walnuts, and goat cheese. Plus, we’ll show you how to make a honey mustard dressing from scratch to take the flavors of your salads to the next level. Fun fact: The melon, a fruit that arrived in Mexico centuries ago, is rich in antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins C and E, so don't hesitate to include it in your snacks, main dishes, drinks, or desserts.
Ingredients
4
Servings
  • 2 cups melon, in cubes
  • 1 cup cucumber, in wedges
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 3/4 cups walnuts, toasted
  • 1 cup goat cheese, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons mustard, for the dressing
  • 1/4 cups olive oil, for the dressing
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice, for the dressing
  • 3 tablespoons honey, for the dressing
  • 1 pinch cardamom, for the dressing
  • salt, for the dressing
  • pepper, for the dressing
  • peppermint, for garnish
Preparation
15 mins
Low
  • Mix the melon, cucumber, arugula, walnuts, and goat cheese in a bowl. Set aside.
  • For the honey mustard dressing: mix the mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, cardamom, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Serve the melon salad with the dressing and mint leaves.

Nutritional Information

* * Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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