Cantaloupe Date Oatmeal with Mint-Melon Relish
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Cantaloupe Date Oatmeal with Mint-Melon Relish [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

This Cantaloupe Date Oatmeal with Mint-Melon Relish is so easy! Just cook the oats and chop up cantaloupe, mint, and blackberries to put on top! In North America, the term “relish” is often used to describe that slimy, sour, chopped pickle condiment thrown on top of hot dogs at baseball... This Cantaloupe Date Oatmeal with Mint-Melon Relish is so easy! Just cook the oats and chop up cantaloupe, mint, and blackberries to put on top! In North America, the term “relish” is often used to describe that slimy, sour, chopped pickle condiment thrown on top of hot dogs at baseball games and summer grill-outs. However, relish is actually a far more general term that describes any vegetable or fruit condiment that has been cooked, pickled, and/or chopped. Because the definition is so vague, a relish can be either savory or sweet, or even a little bit of both. My relish is like a dessert pico de gallo, with cantaloupe instead of tomato and mint instead of cilantro. The dates bring out the melon's sweetness, so that the relish can add a bold flavor to simple oats. If you’re feeling lazy (and/or don’t want to buy mint leaves or blackberries), you could simply top with some diced cantaloupe. You could also skip the blackberries and just have chopped cantaloupe and mint, or you could skip the mint and have chopped cantaloupe and blackberries. Read More