By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 8
190 cal · 15 min
Shredded Cabbage, Melon and Mint Salad
Recipe GLPRfb34694d2078bb
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring tender shredded white cabbage combined with sweet cantaloupe and honeydew melon pieces, brightened with fresh cilantro and mint leaves, and finished with tart bursts of dried red currants. The vegetables and fruits are dressed with a simple lemon juice, Champagne vinegar, and extra-virgin olive oil vinaigrette that brings all the components together in perfect balance.
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Ingredients
1 head white cabbage, shredded
1/2 small cantaloupe, seeded, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 small honeydew melon, seeded, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
Leaves from 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
Leaves from 1/2 bunch fresh mint, roughly chopped
1/3 cup dried red currants or zereshk
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Juice of 1 large lemon, plus more as needed
3 to 4 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or other mild white vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
Place the shredded cabbage in a large serving bowl. Add the cantaloupe pieces, honeydew pieces, cilantro leaves, mint leaves, and dried red currants. Gently toss all the ingredients together until evenly distributed.
Just before serving, season the salad with salt and black pepper to your taste. Pour the lemon juice and vinegar over the salad and toss well to ensure all components are evenly coated with the dressing.
Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil over the salad and toss once more until everything is well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional lemon juice, vinegar, salt, or pepper as needed. Serve immediately while the salad is fresh and crisp.
Comments
This light summer salad works well in Charlotte during warm months when both melons are at peak freshness and reasonable cost at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, and Walmart—expect to pay around $1.50–$2 per serving depending on melon prices. Cabbage, mint, and cilantro are reliably stocked year-round and cheap, though the dried red currants add an extra $2–$3 to the total cost and require a special stop at Harris Teeter's specialty section or ALDI if you don't keep them on hand. The stated 15 minutes is honest for assembly once ingredients are prepped, though you'll need an extra 5–8 minutes to halve, seed, and peel the melons and shred the cabbage by hand or food processor. This is a no-cook, same-night dish that doesn't improve with reheating, so it's best for warm-weather entertaining or a light lunch rather than weeknight batch cooking.
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