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melon caprese salad on a white plate.
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Cantaloupe Caprese Salad

This cantaloupe caprese salad is the epitome of a light summer lunch. It's full of flavor from the herbs and sweetness of the melon, which really compliments the cheese. Serve with crusty bread or new potatoes!
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, British, Italian
Servings: 2 people
Author: Claire

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cantaloupe melon cubed
  • 1 mozzarella ball torn into small pieces
  • 2 slices white onion
  • ½ bag salad leaves of your choice
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
  • handful fresh herbs
  • handful ice

For the dressing

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or distilled white vinegar
  • handful fresh basil
  • 1 garlic clove optional
  • pinch pink himalayan salt
  • pinch black pepper optional
  • 1 teaspoon agave syrup optional

Instructions

  • Begin by soaking the sliced onion in iced water for about ten minutes to remove their strong taste and make a little crispier.
  • Make the dressing by combining all the ingredients and blending in a nutribullet or other blender.
  • Arrange the leaves and herbs on the plate, tearing into smaller pieces if necessary. Add the melon, mozzarella, pumpkin seeds and onions over the leaves. Drizzle over the dressing to preference amount, and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  •  If you are not serving immediately, then dress the salad when you serve rather than during storage. 
  • Unless you like the strong taste of raw onion don't skip soaking them in the iced water! The onion is optional, and you could swap out for some cucumber instead if you prefer another salad vegetable. 
  • Use the herbs that are your favourite! I used basil, mint and parsley, but coriander is also an option.  
 

Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance

  All ingredients in the recipe score a '0' on the SIGHI list with the exception of:
  • garlic, which scores a 1
  • apple cider vinegar, which scores a 1 (you can use distilled white vinegar instead if sensitive or omit entirely)
  • black pepper, which scores a 2 (the SIGHI list states that small amounts can be tolerated)
  • melon has a ? as a liberator, and the SIGHI list states that this is an occasional effect, possibly due to pollutant or pesticide exposure.
  • if you are low histamine, then ensure that you use low histamine salad leaves and herbs