Cantaloupe, Cucumbers, Lime, and Mint

Name: Cantaloupe, Cucumbers, Lime, and Mint
Yield: Serves 6–8 as a snack
Ingredients: 1 small, exceptionally ripe cantaloupe; 2 Persian or other small cucumbers, or 1 large English cucumber; 1 cup mint leaves; 2 limes; Large pinch of your favorite chile powder, such as Tajín seasoning; Flaky salt

By Jess Damuck

August 26, 2024

Cantaloupe cucumbers lime and mint from 'Salad Freak.'

Photo by Linda Pugliese

One summer day out in the Rockaways, Lauryn read an article about melons from a 1992 issue of Saveur magazine out loud in an Australian accent. It was one of the most relaxing days of all time. Just say it in your head right now. Meah-lin.

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