Mediterranean Diet Refreshing Melon Ball Salad
Brighten up your day with the Mediterranean Diet Refreshing Melon Ball Salad, a vibrant and nutritious dish bursting with flavor! Perfectly combining the sweetness of watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon with a tangy lime-herb dressing and creamy crumbled feta, this colorful salad is an ultimate summer treat. Fresh mint leaves add a refreshing twist, while a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a touch of honey provide a delicate balance of richness and sweetness. Ready in just 25 minutes with no cooking required, this light yet satisfying salad is ideal for warm-weather gatherings or as a healthy side dish. Serve chilled for a cooling Mediterranean experience that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious! Perfect for anyone seeking a quick and refreshing addition to their Mediterranean diet.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 small watermelon
- 1 medium cantaloupe
- 1 medium honeydew melon
- 15 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 2 large lime
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
Instructions
Cut the watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon in half and remove the seeds.
Using a melon baller, scoop out the flesh from the watermelons, cantaloupes, and honeydews. Place all melon balls in a large mixing bowl.
Rinse the mint leaves and gently pat them dry with a paper towel. Stack and roll the mint leaves together and thinly slice them into ribbons (also known as chiffonade).
In a small bowl, zest and juice the limes, removing any seeds. This should yield approximately 4 tablespoons of lime juice.
Add the extra virgin olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to the lime juice. Whisk the dressing until well combined.
Pour the lime and herb dressing over the melon balls and gently toss until the fruit is evenly coated.
Crumble the feta cheese over the melon salad and sprinkle with sliced mint leaves for garnish.
Cover and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the salad in chilled bowls and enjoy this refreshing Mediterranean dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1536 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.4 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1988 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 269.8 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.1 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 228.2 g | ||
| Protein | 30.4 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 648 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 5270 mg | 112% | |
*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.
