Gingered Blueberry Melon Toss
Brighten up your summer table with the vibrant and refreshing Gingered Blueberry Melon Toss! This no-cook fruit salad combines sweet, juicy chunks of watermelon and cantaloupe with bursts of fresh blueberries for a medley of flavors and textures. The star of the dish is the zesty ginger-lime dressing, a perfectly balanced blend of grated ginger, lime juice, honey, and fresh mint leaves that elevates the natural sweetness of the fruit. A pinch of salt rounds out the flavors, making each bite irresistibly tangy and sweet. Ready in just 15 minutes, this chilled salad is a must-have side dish for picnics, barbecues, or as a healthy dessert option. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh mint, it’s as stunning as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups (diced) watermelon
- 2 cups (diced) cantaloupe
- 1.5 cups blueberries
- 1 teaspoon (grated) fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, plus extra for garnish) mint leaves
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced watermelon and cantaloupe with the blueberries. Gently toss to mix the fruits together.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together the grated ginger, lime juice, honey, chopped mint leaves, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
Pour the ginger-lime dressing over the fruit mixture. Using a large spoon, gently toss the fruit to coat evenly with the dressing.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the fruit salad one last toss and garnish with extra mint leaves for a pop of color.
Serve chilled and enjoy this refreshing, tangy fruit salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
468 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 241 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.5 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 101 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1141 mg | 24% | |
*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.
