Cantaloupe & Arugula Summer Salad

Amie Valpone

by | Updated: December 3rd, 2016 | Read time: 1 minute

Sweeten a summer salad with fresh, flavorful fruit! Cubed cantaloupe is a colorful and nutritious addition, with a single cupful supplying more than 100 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin A and satisfying 95 percent of your daily “C” needs. Sprinkle on pistachios or another favorite nut for added protein and crunch.

Add crunch to this delightful summer salad with shelled pistachios.

Cantaloupe & Arugula Summer Salad

Serves 2

Ingredients

1 cup arugula
1 ripe cantaloupe, halved, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 lb. fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. flax oil
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/3 cup pistachios
Sea salt and pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; mix well to combine.

2. Serve immediately.