Beef Kefta With Melon Slaw

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1/2 cup lightly packed whole-wheat sourdough bread cubes

1/4 cup walnuts

2 medium red onions; 1 grated, 1 halved and thinly sliced

1 1/2 teaspoons paprika

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 1/2 teaspoons dried mint

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

1/2 cup fresh parsley

1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck

1/2 firm ripe cantaloupe, cut into matchsticks

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing