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Sweet Melon Chunks with Fresh Mint & Crumbled Feta

Photo by Katherine Tallmadge
Robert Arnold Providing Sweet Summertime Melon Chunks with Fresh Mint and Crumbled Feta for a Potluck
Robert Arnold Providing Sweet Summertime Melon Chunks with Fresh Mint and Crumbled Feta for a Potluck
Katherine Tallmadge
Katherine Tallmadge

It's melon season and a vast number of varieties are now available, and will be for quite a while. These days melons come in an amazing array of colors, shapes, textures, and flavors. Use a combination of any melons for this very simple, yet elegant recipe.Sweet Summertime Melon Chunks with Fresh Mint and Crumbled Feta

By Katherine Tallmadge, M.A., R.D.Excerpted from "Diet Simple Farm to Table Recipes: 50 New Reasons to Cook in Season!"

This is an unusual combination of flavors and textures, and a delight on the palate. Use any kind of melon that happens to be in season.

Serves 8

2 pounds melon chunks (about 1 small cantaloupe or seedless watermelon) ½ pound Feta Cheese or other similar cheese 8 small mint leaves, Chiffonade (Basil will also work)

Combine ingredients in a large bowl and serve!