Refreshing Melon Ball Salad
Brighten up your table with this Refreshing Melon Ball Salad, a vibrant medley of cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon delicately shaped into perfect spheres. Infused with a zesty lime juice and honey dressing, and accented with the fresh, aromatic essence of mint, this no-cook recipe is the epitome of summertime bliss. With just 25 minutes of prep time, this chilled salad is an ideal make-ahead dish for picnics, BBQs, or brunch spreads. Bursting with hydrating fruits and a touch of natural sweetness, it’s a healthy, visually stunning side dish or light dessert that’s sure to impress. Keywords: refreshing melon ball salad, summer fruit salad, lime honey dressing, easy melon salad, no-cook recipes, healthy picnic dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Cantaloupe
- 1 medium Honeydew melon
- 1 small Watermelon
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Start by washing the cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or bacteria from the surface.
Using a sharp knife, carefully cut each melon in half and scoop out the seeds (for cantaloupe and honeydew) using a spoon.
With a melon baller, gently create balls from the flesh of the cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon, placing them in a large mixing bowl. Try to keep the balls as uniform in size as possible for a better visual appeal.
Once all the melon balls are prepared, finely chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the bowl of melon balls.
In a small bowl, mix together lime juice, honey, and a pinch of salt until well combined to create a dressing.
Pour the dressing over the melon balls and mix gently, ensuring all melon balls are lightly coated with the dressing.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and transfer it to a serving dish. Garnish with a few whole mint leaves if desired.
Serve chilled as a refreshing salad or dessert option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.6 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1130 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 254.3 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.4 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 226.3 g | ||
| Protein | 18.6 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 5097 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.
