Muskmelon Strawberry Feta Salad

Ingredients

1 muskmelon, chopped

1 cup strawberries, chopped

1/2 cucumber or bell pepper, chopped

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/4 cup raw almonds

1 tablespoon canola oil

1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix the muskmelon, strawberries, cucumber, feta cheese, and almonds together in a large bowl.

  2. For the salad dressing, mix the canola oil, red wine vinegar, and ground pepper together thoroughly.

  3. Pour the dressing onto the salad and mix.

  4. This recipe is best consumed right away. Enjoy!

This recipe was developed and photographed by dietetic internship student Amy Campbell.

Roasted Cinnamon Muskmelon

Ingredients

1 muskmelon

1 tablespoon honey

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

  2. Wash the muskmelon with a produce brush. Cut off the outside skin and cut the muskmelon into curved slices.

  3. Combine the muskmelon, honey, and cinnamon in a medium-sized bowl.

  4. Place the mixture on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, flipping the muskmelon halfway. The muskmelon slices should be hard around the edges and softer on the inside.

  5. Wait 5 minutes for the muskmelon to cool then serve on yogurt, ice cream, or by itself! You can eat the muskmelon cold or hot and for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.

Recipe developed and photographed by dietetic internship student Amy Campbell.