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    Cantaloupe Salad (With Grilled Halloumi Cheese)

    Published: June 30, 2020 Updated: July 12, 2022 / By: Dawn | Girl Heart Food 14 Comments

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    Cantaloupe salad in a bowl surrounded by fresh herbs, lime and berries.

    If you’re looking for a recipe that just screams summer, try this cantaloupe salad! Loaded with fruit, plenty of fresh herbs, jalapeno, grilled halloumi cheese and zesty lime juice, it’s absolutely delicious!

    Cantaloupe salad in a bowl surrounded by fresh herbs, lime and berries.

    Hi friends!

    I’m always happy to be sharing a new recipe with you all but even more so with this summer salad!

    Cantaloupe salad with lime, lots of fresh herbs and grilled halloumi cheese? Oh yeah!

    I’m completely obsessed with halloumi cheese (and pretty much any cheese, really).

    Halloumi is brined with a high melting point (which means it’s great for grilling). It’s a little salty (kinda like feta), but it’s not as crumbly. It has more of a curd-like texture, in my opinion. Whatever way you describe it, it’s simply yummy and I can’t resist devouring some as soon as it’s grilled.

    If you’re a sweet and savoury fan (like me), chances are you’re gonna love this summer salad too. It’s super refreshing and delicious.

    Yep, this one hits the spot and sure to be on rotation all summer long, just like my watermelon cucumber bocconcini salad.

    Two halves of a cut cantaloupe on a blue board.

    Why We Love This Cantaloupe Salad Recipe

    • This refreshing fruit salad is made with less than 10 ingredients.
    • It’s made quickly.
    • It’s loaded with delicious seasonal ingredients.
    • Of course, it tastes so yummy!

    How To Make This Salad

    Full details are in the recipe card below but here are the basics:

    Start by grilling your halloumi cheese. It usually comes in a block. To do this, cut the block of halloumi cheese in half so that you have two slabs. I use a 160-gram package, but if your package is slightly smaller (or larger), then it’s no big deal.

    Heat up your grill.

    Brush the halloumi cheese with a little avocado oil, then grill on both sides just until it gets a little colour.

    Grilled halloumi cheese on a grill.

    After grilling, allow it to cool slightly before cutting into cubes while you are prepping the other ingredients.

    Allowing the cheese to cool a little will make it easier to cut. Plus, you don’t want to add the hot cheese and make your herbs wilt.

    Tip: Don’t have a grill? Pan-fry the halloumi cheese instead.

    After your cantaloupe is cut up (and the other ingredients are prepped), place everything in a bowl, mix, serve and enjoy!

    Ingredients for cantaloupe salad in a bowl, not yet mixed together.

    Can I Use Another Cheese?

    Absolutely! If you don’t want to use halloumi cheese (or don’t have on hand), there are other options.

    For instance, cubed or crumbled feta would work lovely. Another great (not as salty) option is bocconcini (basically little mozzarella balls).

    There is no need to grill these cheeses. Use as is.

    Cantaloupe salad in a bowl with a serving spoon dunked into it.

    Tips and Variations

    • No salt was added to this salad. Halloumi cheese salty enough, in my opinion, and I honestly don’t think the salad needs it.
    • Even though this is a cantaloupe salad, if you don’t have cantaloupe on hand, honey dew melon would be a great substitute.
    • Prosciutto pairs lovely with cantaloupe. Add some to the salad, if you like.
    • For a touch more spice, try Thai red chili pepper instead of jalapeno.
    Close-up of cantaloupe salad in a bowl.

    More Delicious Summer Salads

    • Mixed Green Salad with Fruit
    • Creamy Greek Pasta Salad
    • Potato Salad

    If you make this cantaloupe salad, be sure to leave a comment below!

    Cantaloupe salad in a bowl.

    Cantaloupe Salad (With Grilled Halloumi Cheese)

    Dawn | Girl Heart Food
    If you're looking for a recipe that just screams summer, try this cantaloupe salad! Loaded with fruit, plenty of fresh herbs, jalapeno, grilled halloumi cheese and zesty lime juice, it's absolutely delicious!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 6 minutes mins
    Total Time 16 minutes mins
    Course Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
    Servings 6 servings
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    Ingredients
     

    • 5.5 ounces halloumi cheese, about 160 grams
    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil, approximately
    • 1 cantaloupe, scrubbed clean, ends cut off, peeled, seeds removed and discarded and cantaloupe cut into 1.5-inch large cubes (about 6 cups)
    • 2 cups fresh strawberries, green tops removed and strawberries cut in half
    • ½ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
    • 1 jalapeno, ribs and seeds removed and minced
    • 2 limes, juiced (about 3 to 4 tablespoons)

    Instructions

    • Carefully cut block of halloumi cheese in half so you have two thinner slabs (each slab about ½-inch thick). Brush with a little avocado oil to grease.
    • Heat grill to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
      Note: If you don't have a grill (or prefer not to use), you can cook the halloumi cheese in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
    • Place the two halloumi cheese slabs onto the grill and cook for 3 minutes per side or until it gets a little colour on the outside. Allow it to cool for a couple of minutes before cutting into cubes.
    • Meanwhile, place cantaloupe, strawberries, mint, chives, jalapeno and lime juice in a large bowl.
    • Add cubed halloumi cheese and stir to combine everything. Serve and enjoy!
      Note: I like to enjoy this salad immediately, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoyed within 2 to 3 days.

    A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

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    1. Alex

      July 04, 2020 at 10:45 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great flavour combination, Dawn! Love the different textures and balance here – huge fan of halloumi, and canteloupe works so well with it!

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      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        July 09, 2020 at 9:07 am

        Thank you Alex! Love halloumi too.

        Reply
    2. Valentina

      July 02, 2020 at 11:26 pm

      5 stars
      I’m in love with this salad. Really. I think it’s the prettiest summer dish I’ve seen yet. And that grilled Halloumi – oh my! Perfect. Thank you for this and have a lovely weekend. 🙂 ~Valentina

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      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        July 09, 2020 at 9:06 am

        My goodness!! Thank you so much!! Hope your week is going great, Valentina.

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    3. Marissa

      July 02, 2020 at 6:35 pm

      Loving the sweet, salty, tangy flavors in this salad, Dawn! We grill halloumi every year, but have never had it in a melon salad. Clearly that needs to change!

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      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        July 09, 2020 at 9:03 am

        Thank you Marissa! We love this one!

        Reply
    4. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      July 01, 2020 at 12:23 pm

      5 stars
      I have to be honest – I usually just eat cantaloupe all by itself, but I’m loving this idea of grilling it and mixing it into a salad with cheese! This looks like the ultimate summer salad!!!

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      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        July 02, 2020 at 9:06 am

        Thanks Kathy! It’s so good!

        Reply
    5. David @ Spiced

      July 01, 2020 at 9:19 am

      5 stars
      What a fun summer salad, Dawn! First of all, Halloumi. I love it! (Of course I love it – you know how I feel about my grill. Haha.) And then cantaloupes, too. We actually haven’t had a cantaloupe yet this year, and this salad is making me want to run out to the store to get one today. My Dad always put salt on his cantaloupe when we were kids, and I thought he was nuts. But now I appreciate the sweet + salty, and this salad brings that! Well done. Hope you have a very happy day off today, my friend!

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      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        July 02, 2020 at 9:06 am

        Thanks David! Oh, I do too! We had a great day (and the sun was shining). Thank you so much!

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    6. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      June 30, 2020 at 12:45 pm

      5 stars
      Genius recipe Dawn! I love the sweet and savory combination. So perfect for summer parties! Can’t wait to give this a go. Pinned!

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      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        July 02, 2020 at 9:04 am

        Thank you Mary Ann! It always goes over well. Hope you enjoy too!

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      • Ben | Havocinthekitchen

        July 02, 2020 at 10:15 pm

        I’m a sweet & salty (savoury) person myself, so this salad is right up my alley! Cantaloupe, strawberries, mint, and grilled cheeee? That’s fabulous! And for myself, I’ll certainly add some prosciutto, too! (Cause why not?)

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        • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

          July 09, 2020 at 9:04 am

          Woo hoo! Thanks Ben!

          Reply

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