Poppy Seed Summer Salad

A super easy and very refreshing cucumber and melon salad. A great change from typical green or fruit salads! Can be made a full day ahead.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 79 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 large stalk celery, diced
• ½ cantaloupe - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• ½ small red onion, finely diced
• ⅓ cup poppy seed dressing, or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds, or to taste (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place cantaloupe and cucumbers in a colander; set a plate on top. Place a heavy object such as a large can of food on top of plate to squeeze out excess liquid from cantaloupe and cucumbers, tossing about every 30 minutes, 2 to 3 hours.

Step 2

Transfer cantaloupe and cucumbers to a large bowl; add onion, celery, poppy seed dressing, and red wine vinegar. Toss to coat. Stir in poppy seeds.