Grape and Melon Salad for Fifty Plus
Perfect for large gatherings, this refreshing Grape and Melon Salad for Fifty Plus is a vibrant medley of sweet, juicy flavors that’s both visually stunning and incredibly easy to prepare. Featuring seedless red and green grapes alongside luscious cantaloupe and honeydew melon balls, this salad is elevated by the fragrant addition of fresh mint and a light, zesty dressing made with lemon juice, honey, and vanilla extract. Ready in just 45 minutes and designed to serve a crowd, it’s the ultimate no-cook fruit salad to brighten up potlucks, summer parties, or family reunions. Serve it chilled and watch everyone savor this naturally sweet and healthy dish that’s as delicious as it is crowd-pleasing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Seedless red grapes
- 8 cups Seedless green grapes
- 4 medium Cantaloupe
- 3 medium Honeydew melon
- 1 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 cup Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Wash the red and green grapes thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel and set aside.
Cut each cantaloupe and honeydew melon in half. Scoop out the seeds using a spoon and discard them. Using a melon baller, scoop out bite-sized portions of the melon flesh and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add the red and green grapes to the bowl with the melon balls.
Chop the fresh mint leaves into fine shreds (chiffonade style) and sprinkle them over the fruit.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, and vanilla extract until the honey is fully dissolved and the mixture is well-combined.
Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss everything together using a large spoon or salad tongs, ensuring all the fruit is evenly coated with the dressing.
Transfer the salad to a large serving bowl or platter. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled and garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4966 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.4 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1983 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1208.9 g | 440% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 105.3 g | 376% | |
| Total Sugars | 1063.0 g | ||
| Protein | 85.3 g | 171% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1700 mg | 131% | |
| Iron | 52.3 mg | 291% | |
| Potassium | 21532 mg | 458% | |
*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.
