Melon and Peach Salad
Dive into the refreshing flavors of summer with this vibrant Melon and Peach Salad, a light and hydrating dish that’s perfect for warm-weather gatherings. Featuring juicy cantaloupe, honeydew, and sweet peach slices, this colorful fruit salad is elevated with a drizzle of zesty lime-honey dressing and a sprinkle of fresh mint for a burst of herbal brightness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook recipe combines simplicity and sophistication, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess with a hint of salt. Whether served as a side dish, healthy dessert, or brunch centerpiece, this easy salad highlights the best of seasonal produce while delivering a refreshing taste that's sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole Cantaloupe
- 1 whole Honeydew melon
- 3 whole Peaches
- 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 1 whole Lime
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Start by cutting the cantaloupe and honeydew melons in half and removing their seeds. Use a melon baller to scoop out bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. If you don't have a melon baller, you can chop the melons into small cubes.
Wash the peaches thoroughly. Slice each peach in half, remove the pit, and slice the fruit into thin wedges. Add the peach slices to the bowl of melons.
Stack the mint leaves on top of one another, roll them into a tight bundle, and thinly slice them into ribbons (a technique called chiffonade). Sprinkle the mint over the fruit.
In a small bowl, zest the lime and then juice it. Combine the lime juice, lime zest, honey, and salt, whisking until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is smooth.
Drizzle the lime-honey dressing over the fruit and gently toss everything together to coat evenly.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish or individual bowls. Optionally, garnish with additional mint leaves for presentation.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1295 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.2 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1218 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 311.3 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.5 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 278.8 g | ||
| Protein | 22.2 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 267 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 6644 mg | 141% | |
*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.
