Melons contain few calories and are rich in vitamins A and C. Their high water content also helps keep you hydrated. This salad combines fresh melon and crumbled feta cheese to create a sweet and salty side dish.

Yield: 6 servings

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced cantaloupe
• 2 cups diced honeydew melon
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 2 tsp chopped fresh basil
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese

Directions

1. Place the cantaloupe and honeydew melon in a bowl. Add the onions, basil, and black pepper, and stir well.
2. Sprinkle with the feta cheese just before serving.

Lori Rice, M.S., is a nutritional scientist and author with a passion for healthy cooking, exercise physiology, and food photography.