Blueberries and Melon with Honey Lime Dressing
Fresh, vibrant, and irresistibly refreshing, this Blueberries and Melon with Honey Lime Dressing recipe is the ultimate summer fruit salad. Bursting with sweet blueberries, juicy cantaloupe, and crisp honeydew melon, this dish is elevated with a zesty lime and honey dressing that infuses every bite with tangy-sweet flavor. The optional fresh mint garnish adds a touch of sophistication and a fragrant pop of color. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking time, this fruit salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a naturally sweet dessert. Serve chilled for an extra cooling treat that’s sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups blueberries
- 0.5 whole (about 3 cups cubed) cantaloupe
- 0.5 whole (about 3 cups cubed) honeydew melon
- 2 whole (for juice and zest) lime
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons (finely chopped, optional) fresh mint leaves
Instructions
1. Wash and thoroughly dry the blueberries. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
2. Cut the cantaloupe and honeydew melons in half. Scoop out the seeds and discard.
3. Use a melon baller to scoop the cantaloupe and honeydew into small, round balls, or alternatively, cut them into 1-inch cubes. Add the melon pieces to the bowl with the blueberries.
4. Zest one of the limes using a fine zester, being careful to avoid the white pith. Set aside the zest for later.
5. Juice both limes into a small bowl, and whisk in the honey until fully combined.
6. Pour the honey lime dressing over the fruit in the mixing bowl and gently toss to coat evenly.
7. Sprinkle the lime zest over the fruit and stir gently to distribute it.
8. If desired, garnish with finely chopped fresh mint leaves for added flavor and a pop of color.
9. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving for a colder, more refreshing dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 95 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.1 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 765 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
