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    Home » Cooking with Astrology » Tropical Cantaloupe Salad

    Published: Jun 23, 2014 · Modified: Sep 9, 2019 by Lisa Johnson

    Tropical Cantaloupe Salad

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    two tropical cantaloupe salads in glass jars with a green checkered napkin and two forks in the background

    I am a bit behind schedule, but here is our dessert portion of this month's Cooking with Astrology "Cancer" picnic meal. This Tropical Cantaloupe Salad is like summer in a jar. I wanted a light and healthy dessert that is also a bit unconventional. You know me, I have to be different. I came across a recipe for a starter with cantaloupe, cucumber, and cucumber, but it looked more like a dessert to me.....

    two tropical cantaloupe salads in glass jars with a green checkered napkin and two forks in the background

    Well maybe not the cucumber, but it looked like a delicious fruit salad so I went for it. 😉  There was a bit of a glitch along the way, which I will explain later.

    How to make Tropical Cantaloupe Salad:

    Start by scooping out the cantaloupe with a melon baller or small cookie scoop.....

    Tropical Cantaloupe Salad melon cookingwithcurls.com

    Peel and seed 1/4 of a large cucumber and cut it into 1/2-inch cubes.....

    Tropical Cantaloupe Salad cucumber cookingwithcurls.com

    Pit, dice, and peel 1  mango.....

    Tropical Cantaloupe Salad mango cookingwithcurls.com

    Place fruit in a large bowl and set aside. In a small bowl, mix together the oil, lemon juice, honey, and ginger.....

    Tropical Cantaloupe Salad dressing cookingwithcurls.com

    Pour over fruit and toss to combine.....

    Tropical Cantaloupe Salad mix cookingwithcurls.com

    Cover and chill for 30 minutes to allow dressing to soak into the fruit. Sprinkle with coconut flakes and serve.....

    Tropical Cantaloupe Salad in an oval dark blue bowl

    Sooooo, do you see those little white "globs" on the fruit? That would be the chilled coconut oil. I was trying to keep this fruit salad really healthy, but I was not expecting that to happen. Well that is why I have included both types of oil in the recipe. If you don't mind the white globs, then go for the coconut oil. Otherwise, use sunflower or some other light oil.

    So what do you think of our first picnic? I am really excited to see how the next 11 turn out!

    Cancer meal recipes:

    Turkey on Ciabatta with Sun-dried Tomato Aioli, arugula, and provolone

    Healthy Italian Pasta Salad

    Cherry Lemonade

    The entire picnic fit perfectly in my Market Basket, which made it really easy to transport.....

    Cooking with Astrology #Cancer PIcnic Bakset |cookingwithcurls.com

    Don't forget the straws, napkins, and forks!

    A BIG Happy Birthday to all of my Cancer friends! 🙂

    Enjoy!!

    two tropical cantaloupe salads in glass jars with a green checkered napkin and two forks in the background

    Tropical Cantaloupe Salad

    This Tropical Cantaloupe Salad is like summer in a jar, or bowl. It's and fun and healthy twist on dessert!
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    Course: Dessert, Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cantaloupe, coconut, mango, recipe,
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 167kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    • ½ whole cantaloupe cut into balls or bite-sized pieces
    • ¼ cucumber peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
    • 1 mango peeled, pitted, and cut into cubes

    Dressing

    • 2 Tablespoons sunflower or coconut oil
    • 1 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
    • ½ cup coconut flakes
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    Instructions

    • Place cantaloupe, cucumber, and mangoes in a large bowl. Set aside.
    • Mix together oil, honey, lemon juice, honey, and ginger and pour over fruit.
    • Toss together to thoroughly combine, and chill for 30 minutes.
    • Serve with coconut flakes garnish.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Vitamin C: 17.1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    1. Seana Turner says

      June 24, 2014 at 8:28 am

      I think most people appreciate a light dessert when it is hot out. You still like that sweet taste, but don't get weighed down (figuratively and literally!) by the heavy stuff. I think it is beautiful:) And the sandwich, just saying', awesome!

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    2. tanya says

      June 24, 2014 at 8:33 am

      Well thank, I'm a Cancer and I'll take the happy birthday wishes! I love this salad Lisa. I like unusual!!

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    3. marcie says

      June 24, 2014 at 9:08 pm

      This salad looks so refreshing, and I'd love a big bowl right now! This would totally satisfy me and keep me from "needing" dessert. I see this in my very near future. 🙂

      Reply
    4. Cindy Eikenberg says

      June 25, 2014 at 7:13 am

      Lisa, I love all summer fruit and this cantaloupe salad looks light and perfect for a hot summer day! Thanks for sharing and pinning!

      Reply
    5. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} says

      June 25, 2014 at 11:26 am

      Absolutely stunning, Lisa! I just want to dive in. It can't get any better than a fruit salad like this, and cucumber is technically a fruit anyway. 🙂 Besides, I do love how refreshing cucumbers are, they're so versatile too.

      The coconut oil I have solidifies at room temperature so I'd imagine that it would set as it did with yours when you placed the salad in the fridge. Doesn't distract me, I think it definitely adds that little something, something.

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      • Lisa Johnson says

        June 28, 2014 at 7:26 pm

        Thank you so much Lisa. I am so glad you are scared off my the coconut oil. 😉 I can't believe I didn't realize it would do that. A little extra coconut flavor is never a bad thing!

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    6. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

      June 30, 2014 at 9:48 am

      As a Cancer, I would love some of this! 🙂 I bet it would be very refreshing in this Arizona heat!

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    7. Sheryl@Lady Behind The Curtain says

      June 30, 2014 at 1:32 pm

      Wow Lisa, your salad looks so cool and refreshing. Perfect for bridal shower or baby shower.

      Reply
    8. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

      June 30, 2014 at 6:58 pm

      This looks delicious, Lisa! I love that it's something different....perfect for a summer picnic!

      Reply
    9. Deb @Cooking on the Front Burner says

      July 01, 2014 at 2:50 pm

      Lisa, I love how refreshing this looks! I crave fruits salads this time of year!

      Reply

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