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Cantaloupe and bocconcini cheese salad
This refreshing recipe makes for a beautiful side dish or appetizer. Serve on its own, in a pita or as a sandwich with romaine lettuce.
Ingredients
ServingsOriginal: Serves 6
- lime juice30 mL (2 tbsp) (about 1 lime)
- olive oil20 mL (1 ½ tbsp)
- salt2 mL (½ tsp)
- black pepper1 mL (¼ tsp)
- chopped fresh mint30 mL (2 tbsp)
- cantaloupe, diced small1
- chopped bocconcini cheese125 mL (½ cup)
- cherry tomatoes, halved250 mL (1 cup)
- thinly sliced red onion60 mL (¼ cup)
- unsalted almonds, toasted and roughly chopped60 mL (¼ cup)
- unsalted pumpkin seeds60 mL (¼ cup)
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 3 steps
In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and mint.
Add cantaloupe, bocconcini, tomatoes, and onion.
Toss well and top with almonds and pumpkin seeds when ready to serve.
