Cantaloupe and Cucumber Salad
This cantaloupe and cucumber salad is five ingredients, one bowl, fifteen minutes, and zero stove time. Sweet cantaloupe and crisp cucumber get tossed in a sharp lime dressing with green onion and cilantro (or parsley). It’s cool, salty, a little sharp and naturally sweet without added sugar. See the FAQ section for suggestions to add protein without changing the flavor profile.
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Why This Works
Cucumber and cantaloupe are both high in water content, which supports hydration, particularly during hot weather or hot flashes. The recipe requires minimal prep and no cooking, making it a low-effort snack or dessert option when energy is limited.
Ingredients
(see printable recipe card down below)
Serves 5 · Start to finish: 15 minutes
1 large English (seedless) cucumber (about 1 pound / 450g)
¼ cup fresh lime juice (60ml)
¼ teaspoon salt (1.5g)
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper (0.5g)
1 ripe cantaloupe, chopped into bite-size chunks (about 4 cups / 600g)
2 green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
¼ cup loosely packed fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (10g)
How to Make This
With a vegetable peeler, remove 4 evenly spaced lengthwise strips of peel from the cucumber. Chop into bite-sized pieces
2. In a large bowl, whisk the lime juice, salt, and pepper until blended. Add the cucumber, cantaloupe, green onions, and cilantro; toss to coat. Serve room temp or chilled.
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Real talk: Cantaloupe
Don’t be afraid of it because it’s a carbohydrate. We don’t worry about those here because we only eat the “good ones”. Cantaloupe provides fiber, hydration, and a range of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin B6. Because it's a whole food, it's digested differently than refined carbohydrates like crackers or baked goods, and it contributes to hydration alongside its naturally occurring sugars.
If cilantro isn't a preference, parsley can be substituted with no change to the method.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
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Honeydew works as a substitute if cantaloupe isn't available. The flavor is slightly sweeter and less musky, but the method stays the same.
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Feta or crumbled cotija cheese adds protein and richness. For a dairy-free option, toasted pepitas or chopped almonds add crunch and additional protein and healthy fats.
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English cucumbers have fewer seeds and thinner skin, resulting in less bitterness. Regular cucumber can be substituted if peeled fully and seeded first.
Before You Go
If this is something you would add to your meal rotation, you will enjoy The Fierce Weekly Edit. Every Sunday morning, I rebel against beige modern wellness culture that tries to convince you that your exhaustion is a “lack of discipline”, I talk about the physiology behind your perimenopausal symptoms, and the tips and small shifts that educate and provide relief mixing in with hormone supporting recipes like this one.
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Cantaloupe and Cucumber Salad
This cantaloupe and cucumber salad is five ingredients, one bowl, fifteen minutes, and zero stove time. Sweet cantaloupe and crisp cucumber get tossed in a sharp lime dressing with green onion and cilantro (or parsley). It’s cool, salty, a little sharp and naturally sweet without added sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 large English (seedless) cucumber (about 1 pound / 450g)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (60ml)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (1.5g)
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper (0.5g)
- 1 ripe cantaloupe, chopped into bite-size chunks (about 4 cups / 600g)
- 2 green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup loosely packed fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (10g)
Instructions
- With a vegetable peeler, remove 4 evenly spaced lengthwise strips of peel from the cucumber. Chop into bite-sized pieces
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk the lime juice, salt, and pepper until blended. Add the cucumber, cantaloupe, green onions, and cilantro; toss to coat. Serve room temp or chilled.
Notes
Simple, whole food recipes are just one part of what I do here at Finding My Fierce. If you’re a woman over 40 and want to learn about sustainable waist loss, renewed energy, restored self-confidence, understanding perimenopause and reducing overwhelm, I’m your people.Visit findingmyfierce.com
Nutrition Info
Fiber (g)
1 gNet carbs
11 gSugar (g)
10 gProtein (g)
1 gFat (g)
0 gNutrition info provided as a courtesy and basic guideline. I do not support calorie counting so calories are not included. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. View disclaimer.
