Melon Salad with Sweet Sesame Dressing
Elevate your summer menu with this vibrant and refreshing Melon Salad with Sweet Sesame Dressing—a feast for both the eyes and the palate! This recipe combines juicy cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon, beautifully melded with a zesty sweet sesame dressing made from honey, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Fresh mint leaves add a cooling herbal note, while a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds brings a delightful crunch. Optional red pepper flakes provide a subtle kick, making this dish perfectly balanced between sweet, savory, and spicy. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this chilled salad is the ultimate light appetizer or dessert for warm-weather gatherings. Ideal for fans of healthy recipes and unique Asian-inspired flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Cantaloupe
- 1 medium Honeydew melon
- 1 small Watermelon
- 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
- 1 pinch Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
Cut the cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and watermelon in half. Remove the seeds and the rind.
Using a melon baller or a small scoop, create bite-sized balls from all three melons and place them in a large mixing bowl. If a melon baller is unavailable, cut the melons into 1-inch cubes.
Chop the fresh mint leaves finely and sprinkle them over the melon pieces.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, a pinch of salt, and red pepper flakes (if using). Taste the dressing and adjust sweetness or saltiness if needed.
Pour the sweet sesame dressing over the melon and mint in the bowl. Gently toss everything together until the melon is evenly coated with the dressing.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the salad for a finishing touch.
Refrigerate the melon salad for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy as a refreshing appetizer or dessert salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1275 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.3 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 783 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 268.5 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 242.5 g | ||
| Protein | 20.0 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 5094 mg | 108% | |
*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.
