- 1/2 cantaloupe – peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 cucumbers – peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 large stalk celery, diced
- 1/3 cup poppy seed dressing, or more to taste
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds, or to taste (optional)
- Place cantaloupe and cucumbers in a colander; set a plate on top. Place a heavy object such as a large can of food on top of plate to squeeze out excess liquid from cantaloupe and cucumbers, tossing about every 30 minutes, 2 to 3 hours.
- Transfer cantaloupe and cucumbers to a large bowl; add onion, celery, poppy seed dressing, and red wine vinegar. Toss to coat. Stir in poppy seeds.