Melon Bowl
Refreshingly vibrant and bursting with natural sweetness, this Melon Bowl is the ultimate summer fruit salad that's as stunning as it is satisfying. Featuring juicy watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon scooped into playful balls, this recipe is elevated with the addition of sweet strawberries, tangy blueberries, and a drizzle of honey-lime dressing. A sprinkle of fresh mint adds a bright, herbal note, while serving the salad in a hollowed-out watermelon shell creates a showstopping presentation perfect for parties, barbecues, or picnics. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy and hydrating dish is your go-to for a crowd-pleasing, decorative dessert or snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Watermelon
- 1 medium Cantaloupe
- 1 medium Honeydew melon
- 1 cup Strawberries
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 2 tablespoons Mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
Instructions
Cut the watermelon in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh using a melon baller or spoon, creating small watermelon balls. Place the watermelon balls in a large mixing bowl, and keep the hollowed-out watermelon shell to use as your serving bowl.
Cut the cantaloupe and honeydew melon in half. Remove the seeds and scoop out the flesh using a melon baller or spoon to create small balls. Add these to the mixing bowl with the watermelon balls.
Rinse the strawberries and blueberries. Remove the stems from the strawberries and cut them into quarters. Add them to the bowl with the melon balls.
Finely chop the mint leaves and sprinkle them over the fruit.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and lime juice. Drizzle this mixture over the fruit salad and gently toss to combine.
Transfer the fruit salad into the hollowed-out watermelon shell for a fun and decorative presentation.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3851 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.6 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 668 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 948.3 g | 345% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 61.5 g | 220% | |
| Total Sugars | 792.9 g | ||
| Protein | 71.5 g | 143% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 824 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 30.7 mg | 171% | |
| Potassium | 14837 mg | 316% | |
*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.
