Cucumber and Gourd Salad – Slim Taste

This simple cucumber salad is cool and refreshing and is the perfect side dish for your next barbecue or picnic.

Hami cucumber salad
As the temperature rises, I crave something cool, crisp and moisturizing, and this cucumber melon salad takes a place every time. It’s sweet, salty, refreshing and takes only a few minutes to throw together. I use juicy cantaloupe, but you can use honeydew or a combination of both. I also added cucumbers and quickly tossed white balsamic vinegar and creamy sheep cheese. This side dish is available all summer and it’s a great side dish. For other variations, try this watermelon cucumber feta salad with watermelon, arugula and feta salad.
The ingredients you need
Here is the ingredient of this melon and cucumber salad. See the recipe card below for exact measurements.
- Balsamic vinegar: White balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, Za’atar (Middle Eastern spice mixture with sumac, thyme, sesame and salt)
- cucumber: Use regular or English cucumbers for fresh crunch.
- Hami melon For sweet and juicy elements
- Feta cheese For rich butter. Buy a piece of feta in water and cut it into small cubes, which is more creamy than pre-damaged cream.
- Green vegetables: Use watercress or baby arugula.
How to Make Cucumber Gourd Salad
This simple cucumber and melon salad blends together in just a few minutes. See the recipe card at the bottom for printable orientation.



- Make vinegar: Mix vinegar, oil, salt, Za’atar (or cumin) and black pepper.
- Throw away the remaining ingredients: In a bowl, toss the cucumber, melon and feta with seasoning. Top with vegetables.

change
- fruit: Exchange cantaloupe with papaya, honeydew or watermelon.
- Green vegetables: Use any aromatic vegetables, such as radish sprouts or mustard vegetables.
- Herbs: Top with fresh mint or basil.
- vegetable: Add avocado or shallot.
- Dairy-free/vegetarian: Omit feta.
- vinegar: Use white wine vinegar instead of white balm.
- spices: If Za’atar is not found, you can use a mixture of sesame, thyme and oregano. The cumin is also very good.
- Extras: Add tooth ribbon, pistachio or drizzle with honey.

Provide advice
This refreshing salad is great with almost all proteins. Here are some ideas for your summer meal:
Storage
Store the remaining cucumber gourd salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Vegetables will become moist, so it is best to add them immediately before eating.

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yield: 5 Serve
Service size: 1 cup
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In a small bowl, mix together vinegar, olive oil, salt, Za’atar and black pepper. Add cucumber, melon and sheep cheese. Try gently.
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Top with vegetables and serve.
The final step:
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- 4 ounces of feta were chopped about 1 cup – I just bought one of the small pieces and it was perfect. I wouldn’t recommend pre-staining, as it reads a bit dry. Alternatively, feta can be mixed into the dressing, but it will make the visual appeal less.
- *Any aromatic sprouts/lettuce can work here…Arugula, mustard or radish sprouts are a great choice.
- Exchange cantaloupe with papaya, honeydew or watermelon.
Serve: 1 cup,,,,, Calories: 121 KCAL,,,,, carbohydrate: 11.5 g,,,,, protein: 4.5 g,,,,, Fatty: 7 g,,,,, Saturated fat: 3.5 g,,,,, cholesterol: 20 mg,,,,, sodium: 385 mg,,,,, fiber: 1 g,,,,, sugar: 9 g