Refreshing Melon Cup
Brighten up your table with the "Refreshing Melon Cup" — a vibrant, no-cook fruit salad that serves as both a feast for the eyes and a treat for the taste buds. Packed with juicy cantaloupe and honeydew melon balls, sweet strawberries, and plump blueberries, this colorful dish gets an extra pop of flavor from finely chopped mint and a drizzle of zesty honey-lime dressing. The presentation is irresistible: each serving is nestled in its own melon bowl, making it a show-stopping choice for brunch, picnics, or summer gatherings. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy and naturally sweet recipe is perfect as a light dessert or a refreshing snack. Its blend of fresh fruits, natural sweetness, and citrusy tang will leave you and your guests feeling utterly revitalized.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole ripe cantaloupe melon
- 1 whole ripe honeydew melon
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 10 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
Cut each melon in half and remove the seeds using a spoon, creating a hollow bowl in each half. Set the melon bowls aside to use as serving vessels.
Using a melon baller, scoop out the flesh from the cantaloupe and honeydew melons, forming small uniform balls. Place the melon balls in a large mixing bowl.
Hull and slice the strawberries and add them to the mixing bowl along with the blueberries.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the fruit salad.
In a small bowl, mix together the honey and fresh lime juice until well combined.
Drizzle the honey-lime mixture over the fruit salad and gently toss to coat all the pieces evenly.
Spoon the dressed fruit salad into the reserved melon bowls, dividing it equally among the four halves.
Garnish with additional mint leaves if desired before serving.
Serve the melon cups immediately as a refreshing starter or light dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1266 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 6.1 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 495 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 314.0 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.9 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 277.4 g | ||
| Protein | 22.4 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 268 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 7941 mg | 169% | |
*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.
