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This Bresaola, Melon and Feta salad is the ultimate low-carb summer salad.
If you don’t have bresaola, you can easily swap it for prosciutto, chorizo or pepperoni! The crisp sweetness of the melon complements the saltiness of the feta. Instead of feta you can even use goat's cheese. It will be just as delicious and low in carbs. Ready in a matter of minutes, it’s perfect for a impromptu summer BBQ as a side salad or light healthy lunch.
If you really want to send your tastebuds soaring, crisp the bresaola up in the oven… game changer!
Can I Eat Melons on a Keto Diet?
All melons are suitable for a low-carb diet if consumed in moderation (i.e. a wedge or two). The carb count varies for different types of melons including watermelon, galia (the lowest carb count of all), cantaloupe and honeydew. A 100-gram serving (3.5 oz) will provide 5-8 grams of net carbs.
Organic on Not?
According to 2019 EWGs report, galia and cantaloupe melons are on the list of the cleanest low-carb fruits. This means that even if you can't afford organic, they will have very low levels of pesticide residues. Same rule applies to onions — they contain very low pesticide residues.
Unfortunately, tomatoes and cucumbers that are also used in this recipe are on the list of low-carb vegetables that contain the highest levels of pesticide residues. You should always get these organic.
Hands-on Overall
Nutritional values (per serving)
Net carbs5.7 grams
Protein15.1 grams
Fat20 grams
Calories263 kcal
Calories from carbs 9%, protein 23%, fat 68%
Total carbs7 gramsFiber1.4 gramsSugars5.6 gramsSaturated fat6.5 gramsSodium447 mg(19% RDA)Magnesium20 mg(5% RDA)Potassium329 mg(16% EMR)
Ingredients (makes 2 servings)
Salad:
- 8 scooped balls of galia melon (80 g/ 2.8 oz)
- 1/2 large cucumber, sliced and core removed (140 g/ 4.9 oz)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (75 g/ 2.6 oz)
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (15 g/ 0.5 oz)
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, torn
- 8 slices bresaola (60 g/ 2.1 oz)
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta (50 g/ 1.8 oz)
Dressing:
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by mixing all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Peel and deseed the melon. Chop into chunks or use a melon baller.
- Slice the cucumber in half. Scoop out the seeds with a small spoon. Discard the seeds (or reserve for another recipe) and slice.
- Mix the melon, cucumber, tomatoes and onion together in a bowl and toss with the mint and dressing.
- Top with bresaola slices and feta to serve. It tastes the best when served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to a day.
The bresaola is also nice roasted in the oven set to 180 °C/ 355 °F (conventional), or 160 °C/ 320 °F (fan assisted) for about 5 - 8 minutes until crisp!
Bresaola, Melon & Feta Salad
Step by Step
Ingredients
- 8 scooped balls of galia melon (80 g/ 2.8 oz)
- 1/2 large cucumber, sliced and core removed (140 g/ 4.9 oz)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (75 g/ 2.6 oz)
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (15 g/ 0.5 oz)
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, torn
- 8 slices bresaola (60 g/ 2.1 oz)
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta (50 g/ 1.8 oz)
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (15 ml)
- 1/2 tsp coconut aminos or tamari sauce
- pinch of salt, or to taste
- pinch cracked black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by mixing all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Peel and deseed the melon. Chop into chunks or use a melon baller.
- Slice the cucumber in half. Scoop out the seeds with a small spoon. Discard the seeds (or reserve for another recipe) and slice.
- Mix the melon, cucumber, tomatoes and onion together in a bowl and toss with the mint and dressing.
- Top with bresaola slices and feta to serve. It tastes the best when served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to a day.
The bresaola is also nice roasted in the oven set to 180 °C/ 355 °F (conventional), or 160 °C/ 320 °F (fan assisted) for about 5 - 8 minutes until crisp!
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories263kcal
Net Carbs5.7g
Carbohydrates7g
Protein15.1g
Fat20g
Saturated Fat6.5g
Fiber1.4g
Sugar5.6g
Sodium447mg
Magnesium20mg
Potassium329mg
Detailed nutritional breakdown (per serving)
| Total per serving |
| 5.7 g | 15.1 g | 20 g | 263 kcal |
| Galia melon, fresh |
| 2.1 g | 0.2 g | 0 g | 10 kcal |
| Cucumber, fresh |
| 1 g | 0.4 g | 0.1 g | 8 kcal |
| Tomatoes, cherry, fresh, all varieties |
| 0.7 g | 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 6 kcal |
| Onion, red, fresh |
| 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 0 g | 3 kcal |
| Mint, fresh |
| 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Bresaola |
| 0 g | 10.5 g | 0.9 g | 48 kcal |
| Feta cheese |
| 1 g | 3.6 g | 5.3 g | 66 kcal |
| Lime juice, fresh |
| 0.2 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Olive oil, extra virgin |
| 0 g | 0 g | 13.5 g | 119 kcal |
| Coconut aminos (substitute to soy sauce) |
| 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Salt, sea salt |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Pepper, black, spices |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
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