Melon Salad with Orange Lime Dressing
Refresh your palate with this vibrant Melon Salad with Orange Lime Dressing, a colorful medley of sweet cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon enhanced by a zesty citrus dressing. Infused with the fresh flavors of orange juice, lime juice, and a touch of honey, this salad strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. A sprinkle of finely chopped mint leaves adds a burst of freshness, making it an irresistible summer side dish or light dessert. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for any gathering, this fruit salad is a visually stunning and flavorful way to keep things cool and healthy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Cantaloupe
- 1 medium Honeydew melon
- 1 small Watermelon
- 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 cup Orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Begin by preparing the melons. Slice the cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon in half, remove the seeds, and use a melon baller to scoop out melon balls. Alternatively, you can cut the melons into bite-sized cubes. Place the prepared melon pieces into a large bowl.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and set aside for garnish.
To make the dressing, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, honey, lime zest, and salt in a small bowl until well combined.
Pour the orange-lime dressing over the melon balls in the bowl. Toss gently to ensure all the melon pieces are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the chopped mint leaves over the melon salad for garnish.
Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the chilled melon salad as a side dish, appetizer, or light dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.4 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1130 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 267.6 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.3 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 236.5 g | ||
| Protein | 19.8 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 242 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 5343 mg | 114% | |
*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.
