Mojito Style Melon Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with tropical vibes, this Mojito Style Melon Salad is the ultimate summer side dish or healthy dessert. Featuring a trio of cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon, this fruit salad is elevated by a citrusy lime-mint dressing sweetened with a touch of honey and a splash of optional white rum for a cocktail-inspired twist. Finished with a sprinkle of sea salt to enhance the natural sweetness of the melons, this no-cook recipe is as effortless to prepare as it is stunning to serve. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or any warm-weather gathering, this chilled melon salad pairs beautifully with minty fresh flavors and takes just 20 minutes to prepare—leaving you more time to enjoy the sunshine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized cantaloupe
- 1 medium-sized honeydew melon
- 0.5 medium-sized watermelon
- 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 whole lime
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon white rum (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 6 optional ice cubes
Instructions
Slice the cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and watermelon into small, bite-sized cubes or use a melon baller for a decorative touch.
Place the melon pieces in a large mixing bowl.
In a separate small bowl, finely chop the fresh mint leaves and set aside a few whole leaves for garnish.
Zest and juice both limes into the small bowl with the chopped mint.
Add the honey, white rum (if using), and sea salt into the small bowl and whisk everything together until well combined to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the melon pieces and gently toss everything together until the fruit is evenly coated.
Cover the melon salad and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled, optionally layering the serving bowl with ice cubes for extra coolness, and garnish with the reserved whole mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2327 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.8 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1268 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 565.8 g | 206% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.3 g | 176% | |
| Total Sugars | 472.8 g | ||
| Protein | 45.7 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 886 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 28.0 mg | 156% | |
| Potassium | 10399 mg | 221% | |
*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.
