Heart-Healthy Refreshing Melon Salad
Brighten your day and boost your health with this Heart-Healthy Refreshing Melon Salad—a delightful, nutrient-packed treat that celebrates vibrant flavors and freshness. This easy, no-cook recipe combines juicy watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon with aromatic fresh mint for a refreshing base. A tangy citrus-honey dressing, infused with lemon and lime juice, adds a zesty twist, while chia seeds provide a nourishing crunch and extra fiber. Ready in just 20 minutes, this chilled melon salad is perfect as a light snack, a colorful appetizer, or a wholesome dessert, making it ideal for warm-weather gatherings or everyday enjoyment. With its hydrating ingredients, antioxidants, and heart-friendly nutrients, this melon salad is a guilt-free indulgence you’ll savor all summer long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups watermelon
- 2 cups cantaloupe
- 2 cups honeydew melon
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 0.125 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Begin by preparing the melons. Remove the rind and seeds from the watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon.
Cut the watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon into 1-inch cubes. Place all the melon cubes into a large mixing bowl.
Wash and dry the fresh mint leaves. Finely chop the mint and add it to the bowl with the melon cubes.
In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, lime juice, and honey. Stir until the honey is fully dissolved.
Pour the citrus-honey dressing over the melon and mint. Gently toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the chia seeds and a pinch of sea salt over the salad. Give it a gentle toss again to incorporate all the flavors.
Cover the melon salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the melon salad chilled, garnished with a sprig of mint or a few extra chia seeds on top, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
603 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.5 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 485 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.9 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 103.0 g | ||
| Protein | 14.0 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 405 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2495 mg | 53% | |
*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.
