Melon Salad with Orange Honey Dressing
Brighten up your summer table with this refreshing Melon Salad with Orange Honey Dressing, a vibrant medley of cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. Each juicy melon ball is infused with the sweet and tangy flavors of orange juice, honey, and a hint of lime, creating a light yet flavorful treat perfect for warm days. Fresh mint leaves add an aromatic, cooling garnish, making this salad a beautiful centerpiece as well as a healthy, crowd-pleasing dish. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this easy-to-make, chilled melon salad is ideal for potlucks, picnics, or as a refreshing dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole Cantaloupe melon
- 1 whole Honeydew melon
- 1 whole Watermelon
- 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 cup Orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Slice the cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and watermelon in half. Using a melon baller, scoop out the flesh of each melon into small, round balls. Place the melon balls in a large serving bowl.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and set them aside for garnish.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice, honey, lime juice, and salt until fully combined to create the dressing.
Pour the orange honey dressing over the melon balls in the serving bowl and gently toss until the melon is evenly coated.
Garnish the salad with the chopped mint leaves for added freshness and color.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes for an extra refreshing taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
587 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 148 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.3 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 122.6 g | ||
| Protein | 11.0 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 2510 mg | 53% | |
*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.
