Cucumber Salad with Honeydew Melon & Burrata

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Say hello to your new go-to summer salad! Paired with sweet melon and peppery arugula, this cucumber salad is gorgeously green. The burrata scattered over the top adds creamy texture. Serve it alongside anything from the grill—chicken or salmon would be particularly nice with it, or enjoy it on its own as a light meal with crusty bread.

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Carolyn Casner
Carolyn Casner

Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website.

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Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
8 cups
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Nut-Free Low-Sodium Low Added Sugar Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 ½ teaspoons honey

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

  • 4 cups lightly packed baby arugula

  • 4 cups cubed honeydew melon

  • 1 ½ cups cucumber batons (2-inch)

  • 1 burrata ball (3 3/4 ounces), sliced

  • ¼ cup toasted pepitas

Directions

  1. Whisk lemon juice, oil, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir in basil.

  2. Place arugula in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the vinaigrette; toss to coat. Transfer to a platter. Scatter honeydew and cucumbers over the arugula; top with burrata slices. Sprinkle pepitas over the salad, then drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

171 Calories
12g Fat
15g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 1/3 cups
Calories 171
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 12g
Added Sugars 1g 2%
Protein 6g 12%
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Vitamin A 678IU 14%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Folate 41mcg 10%
Sodium 188mg 8%
Calcium 139mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 24mg 6%
Potassium 370mg 8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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