Nut-Free Refreshing Melon Ball Salad
Cool down with a vibrant Nut-Free Refreshing Melon Ball Salad, the perfect summer dish that's as beautiful as it is delicious! Featuring a trio of juicy honeydew, cantaloupe, and watermelon, this colorful salad is elevated with a zesty lime-honey dressing and fresh, aromatic mint leaves. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this recipe is nut-free and ideal for parties, picnics, or refreshing midday snacks. A pinch of sea salt enhances the natural sweetness of the melons, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Served chilled, this healthy and hydrating fruit salad is a true crowd-pleaser. Perfect for those seeking light summer recipes or nut-free options, this melon-centric masterpiece will keep you coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole Honeydew melon
- 1 whole Cantaloupe melon
- 1 small Watermelon
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 10 fresh Mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 pinch Sea salt
Instructions
Cut each melon in half and remove the seeds using a spoon. Discard the seeds.
Using a melon baller, scoop out balls from the flesh of each melon and place them in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, and a pinch of sea salt until the honey dissolves.
Pour the lime dressing over the melon balls and gently toss to combine.
Chop the fresh mint leaves finely and sprinkle over the salad. Toss lightly to incorporate the mint.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish or keep it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 20 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Serve cold and enjoy the refreshing tastes of the melon trio.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.5 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 735 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 361.1 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.6 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 318.7 g | ||
| Protein | 25.6 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 291 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 9182 mg | 195% | |
*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.
