This fruit salad with cantaloupe and peaches, tomatoes, cucumbers and fresh mozzarella is simple yet delicious and refreshing.
This salad is perfect served as a summer dessert topped with ice cream, for breakfast with yogurt and granola, or as an appetizer.

This summer I can't seem to get enough of fruit salads. I have always loved fresh fruits as much as I enjoy breads and cheeses (it's all about balancing, right?), but growing my own cantaloupes might have something to do with my latest obsession with fruit salads.
First I started by giving this old Fruit Salad recipe a fresher look, updating the photos and making a few adjustments to the original recipe.
Then I made this Watermelon Feta Salad, curious combination that had me wondering... turns out, it was so delicious and I ate it in all three meals for three days. No joke!
All while eyeballing my quickly growing cantaloupes in the garden, already scanning my brain for all the recipes I wanted to make with my homegrown cantaloupes.
The day came, when while visiting my garden the smell of fresh cantaloupe was so strong and overpowering my otherwise tomato scented garden. I knew they were ready to come home.
My homegrown cantaloupe was juicy and sweet like honey. I ate it like a child would, carelessly while cantaloupe juice ran down my chin and forearms. My belly was happy but my soul was happiest 🙂
So I made another fruit salad (sorry, but not sorry!). This yummy cantaloupe salad with peaches, garden fresh tomatoes and cucumbers, fresh mozzarella cheese and lots of mint and basil, because I can never decide which I like more.
ways you can eat fruit salads
- for breakfast with your favorite yogurt and granola
- for breakfast as a topping for your oatmeal
- for lunch with fresh arugula or spinach
- for dessert with a scoop of ice cream
- as an appetizer or snack (for a fun twist try serving in skewers as pictured below!)
- frozen in smoothies (without the mozzarella cheese)
- frozen in drinks to add flavor
what can you serve fruit salads with
Because fruits salads are perfect for the summertime, it's best that your pair with other summer recipes. Here are a few recipes that will complete your meal:
Burgers: Try this Cheddar Ranch Chicken Burger or for a low-carb choice try these Jalapeño Sliders served with fresh lettuce.
Grill: This Fish-in-Foil recipe is always a hit and the best part is, it includes the veggies, or you can try this classic Grilled Rib-Eye Steak or Sausage Kabobs.
Sides: one can never go wrong with a pasta salad! You can try this Classic Pasta Salad or this Pesto Pasta Salad
Dessert: make room for dessert because this Peach Galette and this Brownie S''mores Dip are a must try!
This delicious cantaloupe salad is truly a celebration of summer and all the things that I'm growing in my garden. Perhaps your garden too! Farmers markets are also a great place to buy local fresh seasonal fruits and produce or you can join a CSA near you.
But regardless of where your fruits and vegetables come from, you will not be disappointed with this delicious salad. It's simple yet a powerful combination of flavors and textures, ultra hydrating and nourishing!
If you make this Cantaloupe Peach Salad, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love to hear from you and always do my best to respond to all your comments. Also, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram for a special shutout and/or a chance of being featured in my newsletter!
Cantaloupe Peach Salad with Fresh Mozzarella
Ingredients
- ½ cantaloupe, cubed
- 2 peaches, sliced
- 1 cucumber, quatered
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- fresh mozzarella cheese
- fresh basil and mint
- pine nuts (optional)
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- sea salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add all the fruit salad ingredients to a large bowl, and mix to combine. Transfer to a serving platter if you like
- In a small bowl whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour dressing onto cantaloupe salad. Serve
Diane c says
Thank you! I was wondering what to do with the cantaloupe and peaches that needed to be eaten ASAP.
The only issue is that a ripe cantaloupe is a little overpowering compared to, for example, watermelon. But the basil/mint mixture livened the whole dish up. Very nice and refreshing summer salad.
Silvia Ribas says
You are very welcome Diane! The herbs do give the fruit salad a good balance, which is why I always use mint or basil in my fruit salads. Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Rhonda says
Absolutely delicious!
Silvia Ribas says
Thanks for sharing your feedback Rhonda, I am so glad!