Melon Bowls with Honey Dressing
Brighten up your table with these refreshing and vibrant Melon Bowls with Honey Dressing, a fruit salad turned into an edible masterpiece! Perfect for summer gatherings or a light dessert, this recipe features a medley of sweet cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon, balanced with juicy blueberries and strawberries. The zesty honey-lime dressing, infused with a hint of vanilla and fresh mint, adds a delightful burst of flavor to every bite. What makes this dish truly unique is its presentation: the hollowed-out melon halves serve as charming, eco-friendly bowls. Ready in just 25 minutes with no cooking required, this easy, no-bake recipe is a stunning centerpiece that doubles as a delicious treat. Whether you're hosting a brunch or craving a healthy snack, these Melon Bowls are guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Cantaloupe
- 1 medium Honeydew melon
- 1 small Watermelon
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 1 cup Strawberries
- 2 tablespoons Mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
Cut the cantaloupe and honeydew melons in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
Using a melon baller, scoop out the flesh from the cantaloupe and honeydew melons into small, round balls. Place the melon balls in a large mixing bowl.
Cut the small watermelon in half and use the melon baller to scoop out its flesh. Add the watermelon balls to the mixing bowl.
Reserve the hollowed-out halves of the cantaloupe and honeydew to use as serving bowls. Set them aside.
Rinse the blueberries and strawberries. Slice the strawberries into halves or quarters, depending on their size, and add both the strawberries and blueberries to the mixing bowl with the melon balls.
Chop the mint leaves and sprinkle them over the fruits in the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, and vanilla extract to make the dressing.
Drizzle the honey dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to coat the fruits evenly.
Spoon the fruit salad into the cantaloupe and honeydew halves to create the melon bowls.
Serve immediately as a refreshing dessert or snack. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1333 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.4 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 557 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 319.0 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.8 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 281.7 g | ||
| Protein | 21.0 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 291 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 5290 mg | 113% | |
*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.
