Tomato & Cantaloupe Salad with Basil

Tomato & Cantaloupe Salad with Basil

Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 6-8 servings as a side

Ingredients

• 1 cantaloupe, cut into 1" cubes
• 2 large ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into 1" cubes
• 8 leave of basil
• 1/2 Tbs. olive oil
• pinch of salt
• fresh-ground pepper, to taste

• Stack the basil leave and roll them tightly into the shape of a cigar. Slice the basil perpendicular (cutting across the roll), creating thin strips. Toss cantaloupe, with basil, olive oil, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Notes

Cantaloupe can be cut in advance and refrigerated along with basil, olive oil, salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes up to an hour before serving and keep at room temperature, or serve immediately (refrigerating the tomatoes will harm their favor and texture).