Summer Cantaloupe Cucumber Feta Salad

Name: Cantaloupe Cucumber Feta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 cup cantaloupe (cut into 1-inch cubes or melon balls); 1 English cucumber (sliced into half-moons); 1 cup blueberries; 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled); 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced); 1/4 cup fresh mint (chopped); 2 tbsp fresh basil (chopped); 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tbsp honey; 1/2 tsp lime zest; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Sweet cantaloupe, crisp cucumber, juicy blueberries, and salty feta come together in this cantaloupe cucumber feta salad — a five-minute toss with a honey lime dressing that tastes like the best part of summer. It’s the kind of no-cook side dish you’ll want on the table at every cookout, picnic, and backyard lunch this season.

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Bowl of cantaloupe cucumber feta salad with blueberries, red onion, and fresh mint, garnished with a fork.

This is a fruit and vegetable salad that doubles as dessert-adjacent — the melon and blueberries bring natural sweetness, the cucumber and red onion bring crunch, and a splash of honey lime dressing ties it all together. No cooking, no wilting greens, and it holds up in the fridge for a next-day lunch.

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Why you’ll love this salad

I make this cantaloupe cucumber feta salad every week once melons show up in my local grocery store. It comes together in the time it takes to whisk a dressing, needs zero cooking, and holds up in the fridge for a next-day lunch. My favorite part is the mix of sweet and salty — the melon and blueberries against the feta and red onion never gets old, and it’s the salad I bring when someone asks me to pack something for a summer pool party.

What makes this cantaloupe cucumber feta salad healthy?

Cantaloupe is a great source of vitamin C and beta-carotene, and its high water content keeps you hydrated on hot days. Cucumber adds fiber and more hydration, blueberries bring antioxidants, and the honey lime dressing keeps added sugar to just one tablespoon for the whole bowl. Feta rounds it out with protein and calcium, so this healthy melon salad works as a light lunch on its own, not just a side.

Cantaloupe Salad Recipe 12 - A refreshing no-cook salad with sweet cantaloupe, crisp cucumber, blueberries, and feta in a honey lime dressing, ready in 15 minutes.

RELATED: Watermelon Peach Salad with Feta and Mint — another no-cook summer salad that pairs sweet fruit with salty feta, this time with stone fruit instead of melon.

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Ingredients you’ll need

Bowls of cubed cantaloupe, sliced cucumber, blueberries, feta, red onion, mint, basil, olive oil, lime juice, honey, lime zest, salt, and pepper.

For the salad

Cantaloupe – ripe and cubed, this is the sweet base of the salad
English cucumber – sliced into half-moons for crunch
Blueberries – add little bursts of sweetness and color
Feta cheese – crumbled on top for salt and creaminess
Red onion – thinly sliced for a light bite
Fresh mint – chopped for a cool, herby finish
Fresh basil – chopped, brings a peppery note

For the dressing

Extra virgin olive oil – the base of the dressing
Fresh lime juice – for brightness
Honey – just a touch of sweetness
Lime zest – for extra citrus flavor
Salt and black pepper – to season

Be sure to check out the full ingredient list and printable recipe in the recipe card below.

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How to make cantaloupe cucumber feta salad

Whisk the dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk the olive oil, lime juice, honey, lime zest, salt, and black pepper until combined.

Bowls of cubed cantaloupe, sliced cucumber, blueberries, feta, red onion, mint, basil, and honey lime dressing arranged for the salad.

Bowls of cubed cantaloupe, sliced cucumber, blueberries, feta, red onion, mint, basil, and whisked honey lime dressing.

Combine the fruit and vegetables. In a large serving bowl, toss the cantaloupe, cucumber, blueberries, red onion, mint, and basil together.

Bowl of unmixed salad ingredients for cantaloupe cucumber feta salad including blueberries, cucumber, cantaloupe, red onion, and chopped mint, with feta and dressing alongside.

Dress the salad. Pour the dressing over the top and toss gently until everything is coated.
Add the feta. Sprinkle the crumbled feta over the salad and fold it in lightly so it doesn’t break apart.

Cantaloupe Salad Process 2 - A refreshing no-cook salad with sweet cantaloupe, crisp cucumber, blueberries, and feta in a honey lime dressing, ready in 15 minutes.

Chill or serve. Refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes for the best flavor, or serve right away.

Bowl of cantaloupe cucumber feta salad with blueberries, cucumber, cantaloupe, red onion, feta, and mint, surrounded by fresh ingredients.

Make this Cantaloupe Cucumber Feta Salad, then check out my Watermelon Peach Salad with Feta and Mint, my Grilled Peach Quinoa Salad or more of my fruit salad recipes.

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TIPS AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about this Cantaloupe Cucumber Feta Salad

Read on for tips, substitution ideas to customize this salad, and how to store this salad.

Can I substitute the cantaloupe?

Yes, honeydew or watermelon both work in place of cantaloupe in this salad.

Can I use a different cheese?

Feta can be swapped for goat cheese or a mild cotija if you want a different flavor.

How far ahead can I make this salad?

You can chop the fruit and vegetables and mix the dressing up to a day ahead. Wait to combine everything and add the feta until closer to serving time so the salad doesn’t turn watery.

How long do leftovers keep?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The melon will release some juice, so stir gently before serving again.

What can I use instead of fresh mint?

Fresh basil or parsley both work if you’re out of mint, or you can leave the mint out and add a bit more basil.

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Bowl of cantaloupe salad with cucumber, blueberries, red onion, feta, and mint, surrounded by cut melon, lime, and onion.

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Watermelon Peach Salad with Feta and Mint – another sweet-and-salty summer salad, made with stone fruit instead of melon.
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La Scala Chopped Salad – a crunchy, savory salad if you want something on the other end of the spectrum from a fruit salad.
Asian Coleslaw – another make-ahead salad that holds up well for a few days in the fridge.
Mexican Tuna Salad – add this one to the rotation for a protein-packed lunch option alongside your fruit salads.