Fresh Melon Balls Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing and vibrant Fresh Melon Balls Salad—a perfect blend of cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon shaped into delightful spheres. Tossed with a zesty dressing of lime juice, honey, and a hint of salt, and finished with fragrant fresh mint leaves, this quick and easy no-cook recipe is a summer favorite. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal healthy dessert or side dish for picnics, barbecues, or light gatherings. Serve it chilled for an extra burst of cool, fruity flavor with every bite. This colorful and hydrating melon salad is as beautiful as it is nutritious—your go-to dish for warm weather indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large cantaloupe
- 1 large honeydew melon
- 1 small watermelon
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Start by slicing the cantaloupe in half and remove the seeds using a spoon. Repeat this step for both the honeydew melon and the watermelon.
Using a melon baller, scoop out balls of fruit from the flesh of each melon. Aim for small, round balls. Place the melon balls in a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the melon balls in the bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the lime juice, honey, and salt. Whisk the mixture until the honey is completely dissolved.
Pour the lime juice mixture over the melon balls and gently toss them with a spoon or your hands to ensure they are evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Once chilled, give the melon balls a final toss before serving.
Serve the melon balls in individual bowls, garnished with extra mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1053 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.6 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1129 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 251.7 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 225.7 g | ||
| Protein | 18.5 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 5061 mg | 108% | |
*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.
