Low Sodium Refreshing Melon Salad
Dive into the perfect summer dish with this Low Sodium Refreshing Melon Salad, a vibrant and healthy combination of sweet, juicy watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon, accented with zesty lime juice and a touch of honey. Fresh mint and basil leaves lend a fragrant herbal twist, while optional black pepper adds a hint of spice for the adventurous palate. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook salad is ideal for hot days when you want a chilled, hydrating treat without unnecessary sodium. Serve it as a light and flavorful side dish at cookouts or enjoy it as a guilt-free dessert. With its colorful presentation and refreshing taste, this melon salad is sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Watermelon
- 2 cups Cantaloupe
- 2 cups Honeydew melon
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (optional)
Instructions
1. Start by preparing the watermelon. Cut it into bite-sized cubes or use a melon baller to scoop into small balls, measuring about 4 cups in total. Place the pieces into a large salad bowl.
2. Cut the cantaloupe and honeydew melon in half, remove the seeds, and cut the flesh into bite-sized cubes or use a melon baller to scoop into small balls, measuring about 2 cups each. Add them to the bowl with the watermelon.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice and 1 tablespoon of honey until well combined.
4. Pour the lime and honey dressing over the melon mixture, gently tossing to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
5. Chop 0.5 cup each of fresh mint and basil leaves. Add them to the salad, gently tossing again to distribute the herbs throughout the salad.
6. If desired, add 0.25 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper to the salad for an extra touch of flavor, but keep in mind this is optional and can be adjusted to suit your taste.
7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.
8. Serve the melon salad chilled as a refreshing side dish or a light dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
624 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.3 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 201 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.0 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 123.3 g | ||
| Protein | 15.7 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 496 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 3116 mg | 66% | |
*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.
