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Cantaloupe and Curd Cheese Mezze

A refreshing summer mezze where sweet cantaloupe and salty curd cheese meet with fresh herbs and olive oil.

Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Time
10 min
Servings
4
Calories
180
Level
Easy
Heat
Mild
Region
trk
Cantaloupe and Curd Cheese Mezze
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Servings4
Measures

1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh curd cheese (lor)
  • 1.5 cups diced sweet cantaloupe
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4-5 fresh mint leaves (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • Quarter bunch dill (finely chopped)
  • A pinch of sea salt

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

  1. 1

    Mash the curd cheese in a deep bowl with a fork to make it light and fluffy.

  2. 2

    Add the diced cantaloupe to the curd cheese and mix gently.

  3. 3

    Add the finely chopped fresh mint and dill to the mixture.

  4. 4

    Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sea salt, then blend all ingredients.

  5. 5

    Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with coarsely chopped walnuts and optional chili flakes.

  6. 6

    Serve cold.

Note. Make sure the cantaloupe is not overly watery and the curd cheese is fresh and mildly salted.

Questions

What dishes go well with cantaloupe and curd cheese mezze?

It is an amazing accompaniment especially for grilled fish, meat dishes, and traditional gatherings.

What cheese can be used instead of curd cheese?

If curd cheese is not available, a low-sodium, soft ricotta cheese can be used.

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