Zesty Cantaloupe & Cucumber Salad

Melons are here! If the summer heat is getting you down, make this refreshing and thirst-quenching salad for some much needed relief!

SERVINGS: 6

Salad:

• 1 medium cantaloupe, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 medium cucumber, cut into bite size pieces 
• 1/2 cup onion, finely sliced
• zest from 1 small lime
• 1/4 cup chopped mint
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/2 cup chopped pistachios (optional)
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)

DRESSING:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp white or red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp lime juice, more to taste
• 1 tsp honey  (or vegan alternative)
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Prepare dressing and set aside. Place all other ingredients in a bowl. Add dressing and toss to combine. Adjust flavors to your taste. Serve cold.

Thank you to our sponsor, Arizona Complete Health, for this fresh and healthy recipe.