Refreshing Poppy Seed Summer Salad Recipe

Name: Refreshing Poppy Seed Summer Salad Recipe
Total time: 2 hrs 15 mins
Ingredients: 2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 0.5 cantaloupe - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 0.5 small red onion, finely diced; 1 large stalk celery, diced; 0.33333334326744 cup poppy seed dressing, or more to taste; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon poppy seeds, or to taste

This simple poppy seed summer salad is a refreshing mix of cucumber and melon, perfect as a change from the usual salads. Prepare it a day in advance for best results.

Total time2 hrs 15 mins
Prep time15 mins
Yield8

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Servings

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Place cucumbers and cantaloupe in a colander over a bowl with a plate on top. Weigh it down with a heavy object (like a large can) to press out excess liquid. Toss every 30 minutes for 2 to 3 hours.
Transfer the cucumbers and cantaloupe to a large bowl. Add onion, celery, dressing, and vinegar, tossing to combine. Stir in the poppy seeds gently.

Nutrition

Calories: 79 kcal
Fat Content: 5 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 6 g
Sodium Content: 84 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Cholesterol Content: 4 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 9 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g