Dairy-Free Refreshing Melon Ball Salad
Elevate your summer gatherings with this Dairy-Free Refreshing Melon Ball Salad, a vibrant and hydrating dish that celebrates seasonal melons and fresh flavors. Featuring juicy watermelon, sweet cantaloupe, and crisp honeydew melon, this colorful salad is paired with a zesty lemon dressing lightly sweetened with honey or maple syrup and topped with fragrant mint leaves for an herbal finish. Perfect for a dairy-free diet and ready in just 30 minutes, this chilled salad is an ideal choice for hot days, served as either a light dessert or a palate-cleansing side dish. Enjoy a burst of freshness with every bite of this easy, crowd-pleasing treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium watermelon
- 1 medium cantaloupe
- 1 medium honeydew melon
- 15 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 1 large lemon
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Cut the watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon in half. Scoop out the seeds and discard them.
Using a melon baller, scoop out balls from the flesh of each melon and place them in a large serving bowl.
In a small bowl, zest the lemon and then juice it. You should have approximately 1/4 cup lemon juice.
Add honey or maple syrup to the lemon juice, along with the pinch of salt, and whisk until well combined.
Pour the lemon dressing over the melon balls and gently toss to coat them evenly.
Chop the fresh mint leaves finely and sprinkle them over the salad. Gently fold the salad once more.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the salad cold as a refreshing side dish or light dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3110 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.4 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 769 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 769.3 g | 280% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.5 g | 170% | |
| Total Sugars | 652.8 g | ||
| Protein | 57.0 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 659 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 25.2 mg | 140% | |
| Potassium | 12263 mg | 261% | |
*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.
