Cantaloupe & Cucumber Salad with Fresh Za'atar

This juicy melon salad is seasoned with fresh oregano and thyme, sumac spice and toasted sesame seeds for a bright summertime take on the Middle Eastern spice blend za’atar.”

Ingredients

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, divided
1 tablespoon ground sumac
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
¼ teaspoon salt
½ English cucumber, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 medium cantaloupe (about 4 pounds), seeded and cut into 8 wedges
1 cup coarsely crumbled feta cheese

Directions

1Combine 4 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, sumac, oregano, thyme and salt in a small bowl.
2Toss cucumber with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and lime juice in a medium bowl. Arrange cantaloupe and the cucumber on a serving platter and drizzle with any liquid remaining in the bowl. Top with feta, the dressing and the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame seeds.