Cantaloupe-Arugula Salad
The delicate leaves and subtle spiciness of arugula make it an ideal complement to fresh fruit. Here, it lends freshness and crunch to a sweet-and-salty melon salad.
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The delicate leaves and subtle spiciness of arugula make it an ideal complement to fresh fruit. Here, it lends freshness and crunch to a sweet-and-salty melon salad.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cantaloupe balls (1 1/2 lb.)
- 1 cup tightly packed arugula
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
- 2 oz. ricotta salata or manchego cheese, shaved or cut into small cubes
Preparation
Toss together cantaloupe, arugula, oil, and pepper in large bowl. Season with salt, if desired. Divide among dessert coupes or bowls, and top each serving with cheese.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 129
- Carbohydrate Content 12 g
- Cholesterol Content 15 mg
- Fat Content 8 g
- Fiber Content 1 g
- Protein Content 4 g
- Saturated Fat Content 4 g
- Sodium Content 198 mg
- Sugar Content 10 g